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This cross-sectional study used complete blood count, serum biochemistry, and fecal flotation data collected from 3,018 young dogs (&lt;3 years of age) enrolled within the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS) to determine the prevalence of endoparasitism and compare bloodwork values of parasite positive and negative participants using logistic regression. Variables including age, gender, reproductive status, and geographic region at the time of evaluation were assessed to identify potential associations. To the authors\u2019 knowledge, a comprehensive assessment of clinicopathological changes associated with endoparasite infection in a large cohort has not been completed in the recent decade. The overall prevalence of endoparasitism was 6.99% (211\/3018). Dogs who were parasite positive had statistically lower albumin (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.004), lower RBC count (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.01), higher neutrophil count (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.002), and higher platelet count <jats:italic>(P &lt;<\/jats:italic>0.001) as compared to parasite negative dogs. It was also concluded that dogs living in rural areas were more likely to have endoparasites than those living in suburban areas. Epidemiological data is crucial for the design and monitoring of prevention and control strategies. Identification of endoparasites by fecal testing is an essential tool to identify susceptible and resistant animals that can act as spreaders and reservoirs of intestinal parasites thereby enabling appropriate therapy and reducing the risk of new infection to animals and humans. 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