Baylisascaris in Dogs

Raccoon roundworm can infect dogs, sometimes without obvious illness. Rare migration into nervous tissue causes serious disease, and the parasite also has implications for human health.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.