Roundworms of the Dog
What is it? Ascariasis is a parasitic infection of the small intestine caused by ascarids (a.k.a. roundworms), which are large non-segmented nematodes. Toxocara canis is the most common roundworm of the dog. Toxascaris leonina occurs less commonly. Baylisascaris procyonis is a roundworm of the racoon, but can occasionally infect the dog. Eggs are extremely resistant […]
Roundworms of the Cat
What is it? Ascariasis is a parasitic infection of the small intestine caused by ascarids (a.k.a. roundworms), which are large non-segmented nematodes. Toxocara cati is the most common roundworm of the cat. Toxascaris leonina occurs less commonly. Eggs are extremely resistant in the environment, and can survive for years. Where can it be found? It […]