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| − | In the UK, ''Uncinaria stenocephala'' is commonly found in greyhounds, hounds, sheepdogs and other country dogs, but is relatively non-pathogenic. It is a plug-feeder, causing a protein-losing enteropathy. Heavy infections leads to intermittent diarrhoea, causing reduced growth-rate. | + | In the UK, ''Uncinaria stenocephala'' is commonly found in greyhounds, hounds, sheepdogs and other country dogs, but is relatively non-pathogenic. It is a plug-feeder, causing a [[Protein Losing Enteropathy|protein-losing enteropathy]]. Heavy infections leads to intermittent diarrhoea, causing a reduced growth-rate. |
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Revision as of 22:54, 5 July 2010
In the UK, Uncinaria stenocephala is commonly found in greyhounds, hounds, sheepdogs and other country dogs, but is relatively non-pathogenic. It is a plug-feeder, causing a protein-losing enteropathy. Heavy infections leads to intermittent diarrhoea, causing a reduced growth-rate.
Key features of hookworms of the dog:
| Ancylostoma caninum | Uncinaria stenocephala |
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