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Intestinal Parasites

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Intestinal parasites overview

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Cat, by Amy Fischer

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Dog, by Amy Fischer

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Lecture Notes

Endoparasites are internal parasites that can be found in various organs and tissues of an animal's body. One area commonly targeted is the intestines.

While there are others, three of the more common intestinal parasites that affect our companion animals are roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.