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Hookworm infestation is the invasion and multiplication of the small intestine by a blood-sucking parasite. Ancylostoma caninum is the most important and common hookworm. Other less common species exist as well.Infection can be acquired before birth or during nursing from an infected queen. Ingestion of larva can result in infection. The larva can also migrate through the skin. Hookworm infestation is seen most commonly in kittens and the geriatric or chronically ill population. There is no breed or sex predilection, although it is seen commonly in cat colonies or shelters.What to Watch For
Intestinal parasites are very common, especially in kittens. Most are microscopic and some are readily visible when passed in the feces. Early deworming can help eliminate these potentially harmful creatures....
Acute diarrhea is one of the most common clinical problems seen in veterinary practice. It is characterized by sudden onset and short duration (three weeks or less) of watery or watery-mucoid diarrhea...
Fleas, ticks and intestinal worms – for their small size, these parasites pack a lot of misery for you and your pet. Here are guidelines and recommendations to keep your household parasite-free and happy....
At one time or another your cat may have a bout of vomiting. In an otherwise healthy cat, this infrequent vomiting is not a concern. However, prolonged or continuous vomiting, along with signs of illness,...
Anorexia is a term used to describe the situation where an animal loses his appetite and does not want to eat or is unable to eat. Appetite is psychological, as compared to hunger, which is aroused by...
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