What is Hookworm? Hookworms are small, thin parasitic worms that are less than one inch long. They primarily affect the intestines by attaching to the intestinal wall with their hook-like teeth. They feed on their hosts blood and tissue, moving from one place to another and leaving small ulcers where they were attached. There are […]
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Heartworm and Natural Prevention for Your Pet
What is Heartworm? Heartworm is a disease that mainly affects dogs, cats, and ferrets. Although not as common, it can also affect other mammals, including humans. Heartworms are foot-long worms that wreck havoc on the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of the body. It can cause damage to a number of organs of the body as well […]