Dog parasitic infection

Saroliner is commonly prescribed for both treatment and prevention of fleas, Moxidecting prevents heartworm disease, Pyrantel treats intestinal parasites, and Simparica is a broad-spectrum parasite control

Selamectin can be prescribed for the treatment, prevention, and control of some types of internal or external parasites.

Sarolaner is the active ingredient in Simparica. Simparica is an FDA-approved monthly chewable parasite control product for dogs that provides protection against fleas and several types of ticks. Guidelines from both the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) and Canadian Parasitology Expert Panel (CPEP) emphasize the importance of regular protection against fleas and ticks, given their prevalence and the health risks they pose to both pets and people.

Chagas disease in dogs (kissing bug disease) is a life-threatening parasitic infection that can affect all mammals.

Cryptosporidiosis in dogs is a parasitic infection with the protozoan parasite, Cryptosporidium. This tiny parasite is ingested in contaminated water or food and infects the intestinal tract, potentially causing diarrhea.

Respiratory parasites are tiny organisms that infect the respiratory tract of dogs, and are spread through feces or contact with an infected animal. These parasites live in a host’s lungs, trachea, or airways, and may lead to symptoms such as coughing, rapid breathing, and lethargy.

Lice infestation, also known as pediculosis, describes parasitic infestation of the skin and hair with different species of lice. Infestation is more commonly seen in young, debilitated, and malnourished dogs.

Nasal mites (Pneumonyssus caninum) are a species of parasitic arachnids commonly found in the nasal cavity of dogs. Nasal mites affect up to a quarter of the canine population in some areas.

Giardiasis is an infection caused in dogs by species of Giardia, a microscopic protozoan parasite. Giardia pass in host fecal matter and contaminate dirt, water, fur, and other surfaces, allowing for infection of dogs in contact with contaminated environments

Hookworm disease describes infection with Ancylostoma or Uncinaria parasites. Hookworms are intestinal parasites and symptoms vary depending on the different species, age of onset, and severity of the worm burden.

Anaplasmosis is a bacterial infection transmitted through a tick bite. Ticks that transmit the disease are found worldwide. Active, outdoor dogs in high density tick areas are most likely to contract the disease.

Babesiosis is a blood infection caused by Babesia spp. parasites. There are over 100 species globally and cases occur across North America.

Demodectic mange occurs when large numbers of Demodex mites infest a dog’s skin. When small in number, Demodex mites are considered a normal part of the canine biome.

Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are a contagious parasite that live in the ears of their hosts. This parasite resembles a small tick, but is much smaller; too small to distinguish with the naked eye.

Hepatozoonosis is a tick-borne protozoal infection in dogs.

Heartworm disease is caused by a roundworm parasite, Dirofilaria immitis. Dogs are exposed to the parasite through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes feed on an infected animal and pick up immature worms, then pass them to other animals they feed on later.

Fleas are parasitic insects: they live on the skin and eat the blood of their hosts.