Dogs are vulnerable to various kinds of infections from worms (not all of them real worms). WebMD describes causes, symptoms and treatments.

Mango pits are a choking hazard to dogs and can become stuck in their digestive tract if consumed, the American Kennel Club reports. Mango seeds also contain trace amounts of cyanide.

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Thousands of tiny mango worms had buried themselves under his skin, which had to be taken out one at a time by staff at the Touray & Meyer Veterinary Clinic in Bijilo.

Mango worms. Photo: Supplied Recently, a “mango worm” dog infestation has been reported locally, whereas it was previously not found in this region.

And if worms are not treated, more serious clinical issues can arise. However, it's not always easy to tell if your dog has worms, which is why it's so important to stay on top of your pet's health.

Vomiting and diarrhea: If worms are treated early, a dog will never get to this stage. The diarrhea may have worms present, but it's much more common to just have mucus or blood.