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Protect your family from zoonotic parasites

Hookworm in cats, kittens, dogs and puppies

Health risks posed by hookworm

The risk to human health in the UK is very low, however there are rare recorded incidences of infection causing skin disease and or intestinal problems.
 

A light infection in a pet, as is most likely in the UK, will likely be symptomless. A heavy infection, as is more common on the continent, can cause anaemia in cats or dogs.

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Hookworm
Hookworm under the microscope

Hookworm under the microscope