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News just released of the World Federation Of Worms survey. It states and I quote “the overwhelming majority of worm taste testers have voted dogs as the tastiest host.”

This report has sent shock waves around the world. Cats are outraged and calling the survey a hoax. They are united in their bid to claim the title as the top tasting pet. Calls are coming in to Cat Central from all around the world with offers to be tasted.

There is no denying that cats have been the preferred host for fleas for many years. The Global Council Of Fleas has issued a press release saying that they have no intention of making any mass migration to the new pet of choice. Although, they have been feasting on both parties for a number of years.

Why have the worms turned? Read the rest of this entry »

Whipworm in dogs symptoms range from no sign to diarrhea and loss of weight for moderate infestations and bloody stools or rectal prolapse for severe infestations.

The Whipworm is a variety of the Roundworm family. Whipworms in dogs are more common than Whipworms in cats but cat owners should not be complacent. The worms have different strains for different species of host, but the worms can survive in a host other than their own.

The whip-like shape of the worm gives rise to its name. A mature Whipworm bores into the large intestine, its natural habitat, using the thin tail-like head and feeds off the blood of the host. It is this action that causes most of the irritation damage to the intestine causing … Read the rest of this entry »