California vet reports rare case of raccoon roundworm in infected dog

A Woodland Hills family discovered that their dog, Ducky, tested positive for raccoon roundworm, marking the first reported case in a dog in Los Angeles County. The parasite can cause severe health issues in pets, including blindness and seizures, and spreads through contaminated food or water. While the risk to humans is low, public health officials are raising awareness following two unrelated cases of infection in children. Preventative measures include cleaning pet waste and keeping children’s play areas sanitized.

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