Roundworms On Dogs

Roundworm is a parasitic condition which is seen to commonly affect dogs. The worms can enter the body due to accidental exposure to water bodies which have been infected by roundworm eggs. The egg then hatches inside the body and the emergent worm attaches itself to various vital body organs, thus, feeding on them for its growth and propagation.

Dog Breeding Statistics

There are almost 52 million dogs which live in the US households. Almost 6.2 million dogs face death every year. And, 3.8 million dogs die in homes, accidents, and veterinary hospitals; and 2.4 die in the shelters. Every year 7.3 million dogs are acquired by the owners from breeders and pet stores, 1 million dogs are taken from the animal shelters and 5 million are adult strays.

Scientific Name For The Hookworm

The scientific names of hookworm are Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale. It is also known by the common name of New World Hookworm or the Old World Hookworm. It causes a disease called necatoriasis or ancylostomiasis. Hookworms are mainly found in tropical and sub tropical climates of the world.