12 Most Common Parasites In Dogs And The Symptoms
Ever imagined a blood sucking, flesh infesting, pain causing organism on yourself? Just a thought of it can cause goose bumps on your arms. Imagine, a being actually suffering from one such infestation. Yes, we are referring to what is commonly known to us as “Parasites.” A parasite is an organism that lives in/on an organism & thrives by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense. Parasite infestation is not limited to a particular species and thus could occur in your furry pal as well. In fact, our pets can have a whole lot of them. Here are the two major categories into which these parasites are classified: The external parasites ; the ones which are found on your pooch’s fur & skin, eg., ticks and fleas The internal parasites ; the ones which are found inside the body of your canine, eg., tapeworms & roundworms Let us have a look at some of the parasites and their effects on our furry pals: Fleas: These are small flightless parasites that