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Most conventional anthelmintic products licensed for use in dogs and cats (such as praziquantel and pyrantel) will clear infection by hookworms and it is a requirement of the Pet Travel Scheme that animals returning to the UK are treated with praziquantel 24-48 hours before entering the UK.   
 
Most conventional anthelmintic products licensed for use in dogs and cats (such as praziquantel and pyrantel) will clear infection by hookworms and it is a requirement of the Pet Travel Scheme that animals returning to the UK are treated with praziquantel 24-48 hours before entering the UK.   
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==Zoonotic Potential==
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Hookworms are able to cause a disease called [[Cutaneous Larva Migrans]] in humans.
    
[[Category:Ancylostomatoidea]][[Category:Dog_Nematodes]]
 
[[Category:Ancylostomatoidea]][[Category:Dog_Nematodes]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_James]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_James]]
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