Re: It's a sad day today

"my parent's decisions control my life"

This is the issue, not your dog or parasites. You might want to post in the relationship forum.

Your parents are using your dog as a pawn to retain control over you and your life. Family can be your worst enemy, and in your case I think you need to grow up (no offense) and become an adult in the relationship with your parents. Do you set boundaries with them? Do your parents still control you like you were a kid? The fact that you are living alone and responsible enough for a dependent (your dog) tells me you are old enough to "leave the nest" emotionally.

Your dog is a member of your family I hope, not just an animal you keep in your house. There is a difference between your family and the family you grew up with. Part of creating a new family requires that you seperate from your past family. You can't play the role of child and adult at the same time. If you get rid of the dog you might as well move back into your parents basement.

Sorry to sound harsh but you need to take a stand. Your parents will change their mind and let you visit, and if they don't then thats a problem that'll take care of itself.