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Reader’s Mother May Have Whipworms
A woman wrote to us asking for help in identifying worms that her mother has passed with her stool. She…
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Whipworm in Cats
Cats may contract whipworms by digging in infested soil, picking at dead animals, drinking infested water, ingesting egg-laden foods, or by interacting with another animal that has the condition.
Treating Worms in Dogs
Fleas are a major source of certain types of worms, such as tapeworms. When a dog accidentally swallows an infected flea, worms can hatch in the dog’s intestines.