Along with ticks, fleas and heartworm, there’s another parasitic organism that can cause a host of problems for dogs. Giardia (also known as giardiasis) is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite ...

External parasites, such as fleas and ticks, live on the body of the host and produce an infestation.

Warmer temperatures and receding snowpack can expose dogs to parasites, bacteria and environmental hazards that could lead to an unwanted trip to the vet.

Parks departments in Sedro-Woolley, Mount Vernon and Burlington are warning dog owners about a reported outbreak of giardia in Skagit County. According to Burlington Parks and Recreation, a local ...