How common is giardia in dog parks?
Donnell Leannon
2025-07-30 18:21:27
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A study has identified parasites in feces collected from 85% of dog parks visited across the U.S. The most common intestinal parasites that are found in dog parks include Giardia, whipworms, and hookworms, with lower infection rates of roundworms and tapeworms.
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