Ancylostoma caninum

Hook worm Ancylostoma caninum is found rarely in Britain, but is a major pathogen of dogs in many warmer regions of the world. It may be brought into the UK with dogs entering from abroad. A. caninum is an avid blood-sucker, so heavy infections lead to severe anaemia, especially in unweaned pups.

Key features of hookworms of the dog:

Ancylostoma caninum	Uncinaria stenocephala
Warm and hot climates Avid blood sucker → anaemia Teeth around mouth Infection mostly percutaneous Causes pedal dermatitis Transmammary infection	Cool and cold climates Protein leak → diarrhoea Cutting plates Infection mainly by mouth Causes pedal dermatitis No vertical transmission