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2. Selamectin - Wikipedia

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   Selamectin, sold under the brand name Revolution, among others, is a topical parasiticide and anthelminthic used on dogs and cats. [2] It treats and prevents infections of heartworms, fleas, ear mites, sarcoptic mange (scabies), and certain types of ticks in dogs, and prevents heartworms, fleas, ear mites, hookworms, and roundworms in cats.

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. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

6. Hookworm infection - Wikipedia

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   Hookworms infected about 428 million people in 2015. [4] Heavy infections can occur in both children and adults, but are less common in adults. [2] They are rarely fatal. [6] Hookworm infection is a soil-transmitted helminthiasis and classified as a neglected tropical disease. [7]

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.