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New research reveals that canine hookworms in Australia are developing growing resistance to drugs. New research indicates ...

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Scientists have identified widespread resistance to benzimidazole-based dewormers which are commonly used to treat gastrointestinal parasites in dogs. Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly ...

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University of Queensland veterinary expert Dr Swaid Abdullah said the parasites can be transferred to humans through the skin. “In people, hookworms from dogs can cause cutaneous larva migrans ...

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The rescued dogs include German Shepherds, German Shepherds mixes, and Cocker Spaniels. Many had ear infections, eye infections, severe matting, and parasites, ARC said. “These dogs have been ...

Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to research published in the International Journal of Parasitology.