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Worms are a disease that is common in dogs and cats in all areas throughout the world. The disease can easily be prevented if the right steps are taken. This site contains information about the disease, its cure and prevention.

Canine Heartworms (Heartworm in Dogs)
Heartworms live in the heart and large adjacent vessels of infected dogs and cats. Female dog heartworms can be up to 14 inches long (5.5 cm) and 1/8 inch (5mm) wide. The males are about half the size of females. A dog can have as many as 300 heartworms.

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Canine Tapeworms (Tapeworm in Dogs)
Tapeworms live in the intestines of dogs, cats, humans, rats, mice, fish and other species. They consist of a head and a long flat body made up of many segments. The tapeworm body can be very long. Tapeworms that are several feet long have been found.

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