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 |
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