intestinal blockages caused by roundworms or severe diarrhea caused by whipworms. Prevention of worms You can take preventative measures to make sure your dog doesn't get worms. Insider's takeaway ...

Best oral parasite preventive Our pick for best oral parasite preventive is Trifexis, a chewable tablet you give your dog monthly to treat and control hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms.

Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control reported Monday that the dogs were discovered in poor condition, with each testing "positive on fecal float for hookworms and/or whipworms." The dogs ...