Uncinaria stenocephala

"Uncinaria stenocephala" is one of the most common nematode parasites targeting dogs, cats, and foxes as well as humans. Common name: The Northern hookworm of dogs.

Life Cycle

The host ingests an infective third stage larva. The larva matures to the adult in the small intestine. Eggs are laid in the small intestine and pass out with the feces. The prepatent period is about 15 to 17 days. The eggs hatch in the soil and the larvae molt twice to reach the infective third-stage.

Adult parasite is most often found in hosts small intestine.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Stage:
* Eggs are found in fecal flotation.
* Egg measures 75 um long by 45 um wide.

Common Diagnostic Test
* Fecal float to recover eggs.

Clinical Signs:
* Light infections are asymptomatic.
* Diarrhea and hypoproteinemia occur in heavier infections.

Treatment

Febantel, Febantel/Pyrantel embonate, Fenbendazole, Ivermectin,
Mebendazole, Pyrantel Pamoate