A woman wrote to us asking for help in identifying worms that her mother has passed with her stool. She says that her mom has been ill for three years, and that when they sent this specimen to a lab that the lab didn’t find anything. She has included a picture and a video. We want to note, as always, that we are not medical doctors. We do not claim to have any medical knowledge or training and are making no attempt to diagnose or treat any illnesses. However, we thought we would try to give the reader a suggestion as to what this might be so that she can bring the information to her doctor. We are going to assume that this sample was acquired in such a way that there is no possibility that this worm came from anywhere except the mother’s stool. Meaning that this is definitely Continue reading [...]…

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. Continue reading [...]…

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. Continue reading [...]…