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.
Key features of hookworms of the dog:
| Ancylostoma caninum | Uncinaria stenocephala |
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