Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hookworm dermatitis due to Uncinaria stenocephala in a dog from Saskatchewan.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Chu, Shirley et al.
- Affiliation:
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Uncinaria stenocephala hookworm dermatitis (uncinariosis) was diagnosed on fecal examination and macerated skin biopsy in a 1.5-year-old greyhound dog from Saskatchewan. This is the first reported case in Canada. Treatment with moxidectin cleared gastrointestinal and dermal infections.
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