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2. Cat worm infections - Wikipedia

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   Hookworms are up to 1.5 cm long and are small intestinal parasites. The larvae of these hookworms are either ingested by eating transport hosts (rodents) or bore through the skin of the cat (percutaneous infection). Infection with hookworms often remains asymptomatic in cats. In more severe infestations, they can cause emaciation, anemia or ...

3. Hookworm - Wikipedia

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   In humans, treatment is by anthelminthic medications, such as albendazole and mebendazole. [13] Treatment in animals can be done with a variety of anthelminthics. [1] A high-protein diet, supplemental iron, or a blood transfusion may also be necessary. [1] Levamisole and pyrantel pamoate are also used to treat hookworm anemia and hookworm disease.

4. Hookworm infection - Wikipedia

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   During the 1910s, common treatments for hookworm included thymol, 2-naphthol, chloroform, gasoline, and eucalyptus oil. [31] By the 1940s, the treatment of choice used tetrachloroethylene , [ 32 ] given as 3 to 4 cc in the fasting state, followed by 30 to 45 g of sodium sulfate .

5. Companion Animal Parasite Council - Wikipedia

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   The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC, commonly pronounced "Cap-Cee") is a non-profit organization (501c3) composed of practicing veterinarians, academic veterinary parasitologists, veterinary technicians, state public health veterinarians, and staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who are dedicated to reducing the numbers of parasites in dogs and cats along with ...

6. What kind of pet insurance do you need for preventative care?

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   Parasite prevention: Preventive medications shield pets from parasites that can cause severe health problems, skin irritations and neurological symptoms. Vaccinations : Vaccinations protect cats ...

7. Helminthic therapy - Wikipedia

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   A number of such organisms are currently being investigated for their use as treatment, including: Trichuris suis ova, [6] [7] commonly known as pig whipworm eggs; Necator americanus, [8] commonly known as hookworms; Trichuris trichiura ova, [9] commonly referred to as human whipworm eggs; and Hymenolepis diminuta, commonly known as rat tapeworm.