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*''[[Ancylostoma caninum]]'' (rare in UK)
*''[[Ancylostoma caninum]]'' (rare in UK)
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*''Trichuris vulpis''
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*''[[Trichuris vulpis]]''
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*''Filaroides (Oslerus) osleri
*''Filaroides (Oslerus) osleri
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== Nematodes of Dogs - the HOOKWORMS ==
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== Nematodes of Dogs - the WHIPWORM ==
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*''Trichuris vulpis'' is a typical whipworm in every way.
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*It causes intermittent diarrhoea in dogs.
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*Typical eggs may be shed in faeces, but are not always easy to find, so it may be necessary to examine several repeat samples if infection is suspected.