Canine Hookworms: What You Need to Know
4. How are hookworms contracted?
Hookworms and their larvae live in soil, water, and other animals. Your dog can become infected by drinking tainted water or by eating the feces of infected dogs. If your dog lies on or rolls around in contaminated soil, the hookworms can attach themselves to their skin. Mothers can transmit hookworms to their litters.
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