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Whipworms

Whipworms, Trichuris vulpis are intestinal parasites which are about 7 cm long. They live in the large intestine (caecum and colon) of dogs where they cause severe irritation to the lining of these organs.
Wobbler Syndrome (Cervical Spondylopathy)

Cervical spondylopathy or Canine wobbler syndrome is a problem affecting the neck bones of large breed dogs, particularly Great Danes and Dobermanns.
Worms and Your Dog

Broadly there are two types of worms that cause problems in the dog, nematodes (roundworms),and cestodes (tapeworms).
Zoonoses

Zoonoses are diseases which are transmitted from animals to man.