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Hookworms In Dogs Guide
Hookworms In Dogs
What are Hookworms?
Hookworms are defined as parasitic organisms that feed off a host in order to survive. Hookworms 
are internal parasites, which mean they grow, mature, and live inside a dog's body.
Hookworms can grow in number incredibly fast, since a female hookworm usually lays at least 20,00 
eggs per day. Hookworms have a round mouth, which includes several teeth. These teeth are used to 
attach to the inside of a dog's body, which is most likely located in the intestines. The intestinal 
wall usually harbors the adult hookworms, which lay their eggs in order to pass them on into the 
fecal material.
What types of dogs can become infected with Hookworms?
Hookworms can infest any type of dog, and are not breed-specific. However, it has been noticed 
by veterinarians that puppies are much more likely to become infected with hookworms, usually before 
they are one year of age. This could possibly be because puppies have an underdeveloped immune system. 
Adult dogs may become infected with hookworms as well, usually by direct contact with hookworm eggs 
(through ingestion) or larvae (which enter through a dog's skin).
Hookworms are more commonly seen in dogs that are in close contact with other dogs on a regular 
basis. This is why dogs in kennels are more prone to developing hookworms, since there is a greater 
likelyhood that they will come in contact with another infected dog. 
Do Hookworms only infect dogs?
There are some species of hookworms that are more likely to infect certain types of animals. 
Some of the hookworms that infect dogs may also infect cats, birds, cows, chickens, or other animals. 
However, some hookworms may also infect humans. Even though it is rare for a dog to transfer hookworms 
to a human, it is very important to exercise extreme caution.
If your dog is infected with hookworms, try to keep them from coming into contact with other 
dogs, to lessen the risk of infection. It may also be wise to prevent your dog from coming into 
contact with any other household pets you may have, since some hookworms may infect other animals 
as well.
What can I do to prevent a Hookworm infection in my dog?
The best way to prevent a hookworm infection in your dog is to keep your dog from coming into 
contact with infected animals. Try to avoid leaving your dog in a dog kennel that does not have 
good hygenic standards, since this could possibly lead to hookworm infection from other infected 
dogs.
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