Hookworms
are small worms that fit into the wall of the intestine lining and feed on
blood from the intestines wounds.Hookworms
are dangerous to all dogs and can kill infested puppies before being detected.
It is very important to check for hookworms on a regular basis as hookworms are
very contagious to other animals and also to humans making them zoonotic. Hookworms
are picked up through the environment; there eggs are released in the faeces of
an infected dog. Symptoms of hookworm in the dog may include anaemia, and
bloody diarrhoea. Humans may be infected with hookworm by ingesting or touching
soil or sand that has been contaminated. Common symptoms of hookworm in humans include itching;
they penetrate and move through the skin and cause summer eczema. It is very
important to maintain good hygiene in order to eliminate hookworms. Hookworms
will be killed by worming drugs available from the veterinary surgery. The management of hookworm is extremely
important because of how harmful hookworms are; it is extremely significant as
it could saves dogs lives.
