What’s Bugging Your Pup? Common Puppy Parasites to Watch For

Puppy parasites come in various forms, including bugs, worms, fungi, and single-celled organisms like protozoa. These parasites can cause aggravating symptoms at best and deathly illness at worst. Thankfully, there are parasite preventatives and treatments that you can get over-the-counter and from your vet.  

The word parasite refers to an organism that lives off of another—in this case your puppy—at the expense of that puppy. Parasites may live on the skin, within the skin, and inside the body, such as in your puppy’s intestines or bloodstream.

Here are the internal and external puppy parasites you should be aware of and what they can do to your pet.