
A 1125X photomicrograph magnification of Giemsa stained blood smear, revealed a number of Plasmodium falciparum parasites, in the form of gametocytes, and ring-form trophozoites. Original image sourced from US Government department: Public Health Image Library, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Under US law this image is copyright free, please credit the government department whenever you can”. by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0
Parasites
All pets have parasites. Puppies and kittens are born with worms and regularly become reinfected throughout their lives.