Intestinal parasites are very common in dogs and cats. Pets can become exposed to these parasites from the environment, through drinking their mother’s milk, and even from exposure that occurs in the uterus before they are even born! They can also become infected while hunting and eating other creatures. Because it’s so easy for pets to get infected, veterinarians recommend checking stool samples several times a year; we also recommend ‘deworming’ your pets frequently. The mo