What are they? Tiny worms that attach themselves to the intestinal wall and suck blood from the dog.
Transmission: In-utero and via the mother’s milk to newborn pups.
Predilection: Pups may have hookworms at a very early age.
Signs and Symptoms: Lethargy, stunted growth, anaemia, and dark, tarry faeces.
Hookworms are a life-threatening parasite at any age. Blood transfusions may be necessary in advanced cases.
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