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Why does my dog still have hookworms?

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A dog may become infected when it inadvertently swallows hookworm larvae, often by grooming its feet, or from sniffing feces or contaminated soil. Most larvae that are ingested will move to the intestinal tract to complete their life cycle.


How long does it take for hookworm to go away in dogs?

If caught early, it usually takes around 3-5 days for symptoms to resolve following medication, and a few weeks to completely eliminate the worms. In more serious cases, recovery will involve correcting and monitoring the peripheral symptoms that result from the condition, such as anemia and weakness.

Are hookworms hard to get rid of in dogs?

Treating hookworms in dogs requires the intervention of a veterinarian who can prescribe your dog with a dewormer, or anthelmintic. These drugs are usually oral and come with few side effects, but they only kill the adult hookworms.

How long will hookworms go away?

Hookworm infections are generally treated for 1-3 days with medication prescribed by your health care provider. The drugs are effective and appear to have few side effects.

How do you treat hookworm resistant in dogs?

But the drug is the only potentially effective treatment if a triple combination of approved drugs is ineffective. The article notes that emodepside with praziquantel is approved by the FDA as a topical solution for cats, but topical administration is ineffective in dogs, and the drug must be administered orally.

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