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Intestinal Parasites

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Roundworms

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Roundworm, by Denni Schnapp

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Lecture Notes

Roundworms are the most common of the parasitic worms found inside a cat or dog. Almost all cats and dogs become infected with them at some time in their lives, usually as kittens and puppies. The adult roundworm lives in the host's intestines.