Blog: tapeworm

Dog sitting on grass

Fox Tapeworm

Potentially fox tapeworm is on the rise in Southern Ontario.

Golden Retriever sitting on grass

The Coyote Tapeworm

In the last few days, we have been fielding a lot of questions about the coyote tapeworm from concerned dog owners.

Coyote in the snow

Coyote Tapeworm

Once again Canadian journalists are talking about coyote tapeworms and the risks they pose to pets and their owners. Many people are worried and have been contacting Clappison Animal Hospital for more information. In the Northern Hemisphere the “coyote tapeworm” is  Echinococcus multilocularis. The problem is that the definitive hosts, red foxes...