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Symptoms of Hookworm Infection in Humans: ground itch (itchy feet) slight fever coughing caused by larval migration through the lungs wheezing caused by larval migration through the lungs discomfort in the abdomen any symptom associated with anemia Symptoms of Hookworm Infection in Pets: Dirt eating Over-eating or capricious appetite (not regular, but spontaneous) Digested blood in the stool Poor coat Weight loss	How to Get Rid of Hookworm	Natural & Organic Hookworm Treatments Natural Treatments that contain wormwood, goldenseal, and black walnut are usually quite effective in pets, but work more slowly than the solutions provided by Western medicine. As I mentioned in “how to get rid of worms”, the active ingredient in many natural worm treatments is wormwood extract, a powerful organic de-wormer. Garlic, an otherwise innocuous seasoning, is a blessing in disguise. Fresh Garlic cloves act as antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial agents, and are often used by alternative medicine practitioners to treat parasites, like worms. Allicin, the active compound in Garlic, is used to cure giardia, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, as I've mentioned in "get rid of worms" is a great substance with which to naturally deworm your pets, and yourself if necessary. Food grade diatomaceous earth comes from fossilized algae that somehow kill intestinal parasites when ingested. Recommended dosages are as follows: Cats = 1 teaspoon Kittens = 1/1 teaspoon Dogs = 1-2 tablespoons Puppies = 1/2 tablespoon
I can’t tell you I’ve ever suffered from a hookworm infection. In fact, almost 70% of the people who may be infected won’t be able to tell you they suffer from a hookworm infection because most people infected with hookworm are asymptomatic; that is, they don’t show any symptoms. Hookworms can infect people in two ways. The type of hookworm that infects humans will gain entrance to the body through the skin, usually the foot, where it begins its migration. The type of hookworm that infects dogs can also cause a skin infection in humans called cutaneous larva migrans, but may never develop into adulthood. Only the type of hookworm that has evolved into a human infective parasite will develop into adulthood and reproduce. Thankfully, the hookworm that infects humans cannot survive in any climates other than tropical or subtropical. A certain amount of rainfall, as well as temperature are required before hookworm eggs can hatch and develop into the larval stage where it is possible for them to penetrate the skin and begin their migration through the body toward the intestines. If you suspect a hookworm infection it’s best to get it treated immediately. Serious cases of infection can lead to anemia caused by the hookworm’s thirst for iron, which it gets by voracious consumption of blood through the lining of the intestines. If you want to know how to prevent or treat a hookworm infection, read on. Prevention and Treatment of Hookworm
Questions or suggestions? Try our Physical Health Forum.
Wear shoes, especially if you’re traveling in tropical, subtropical or developing countries. Hookworms reproduce by laying eggs which are then expelled from the body during defecation. Once the eggs reach dirt, they begin a maturation process and develop into a larva that lies in wait for an unsuspecting person or animal to walk on them or lay down on them. The larva then penetrates the foot and begins it’s migration to the intestines. If you want to get rid of hookworm or prevent a hookworm infection, start wearing shoes.
De-worming your dog is a good way to prevent a hookworm infection in both dogs and humans. Though it’s true that the canine hookworm cannot develop into an adult hookworm in the gut of a human, it can cause a nasty rash. De-worming your dog is the best way to prevent a rash caused by hookworm. You may also want to clean thoroughly any area where your dog has defecated recently or most regularly. The fecal matter left by a dog with a hookworm infection is most contagious and should be removed immediately. You may want to try dusting the area with pyrethrin (a common pesticide).
Mebendazole is one of the three most common hookworm medications prescribed today. It’s commercial brand name is Vermox, and it may be administered in one of two ways. Vermox may be taken as a one time dose of 500mg or taken as 100mg twice a day for three days. If hookworm isn’t gone in 3-4 weeks, a second dose may be required. Mebendazole is usually administered only to humans.
Albendazole is the second most common hookworm treatment prescribed by physicians these days. Its commercial brand name is Albenza, but the generic formulas are becoming more commonly prescribed at a reduced cost. It is usually taken as a 400mg dose only once, but for children it is often taken in 200mg doses for three days and then repeated after three weeks to ensure that the hookworm infection is absolutely cured. Hookworms can cause serious problems in small children and the elderly, not the least of which is anemia.
Pyrantel pamoate is used in both humans and pets, and is regarded by veterinarians as one of the most effective de-wormers on the market. Its commercial brand name is Antiminth or Pin-X. It is also used to cure pinworms. For human patients, the recommended dose is 11mg once a day for three days. For pets (dogs and cats), one dose a week repeated over the course of three weeks should be a sufficient treatment to interrupt the lifecycle and return your pet’s health to normal. Our veterinarian prefers Nemex.
Questions or suggestions? Try our Physical Health Forum.
Preventing Hookworm Infections in Pets Appropriate disposal of dog and cat feces is the first order of business. If you have sandboxes outside for your children to play in, you should consider a sandbox cover to avoid animals from defecating in the sandboxes and infecting other animals (and possibly children) with hookworm. Close attention to where a dog or cat is roaming in a public park is also a good idea. You should know about the risk of hookworm infection if you are bringing a dog or cat to a public park, where other pets and animals have defecated. And finally, making sure you keep the rodent population (especially mice) on your property down to a minimum is most certainly advisable. Rodents, which cats and dogs both enjoy catching and sometimes eating, are often infected with hookworm because of their proximity to the soil and their tendency to root around in hookworm infested dirt.
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Symptoms of Hookworm Infection in Humans:

ground itch (itchy feet)
slight fever
coughing caused by larval migration through the lungs
wheezing caused by larval migration through the lungs
discomfort in the abdomen
any symptom associated with anemia

Symptoms of Hookworm Infection in Pets:

Dirt eating
Over-eating or capricious appetite (not regular, but spontaneous)
Digested blood in the stool
Poor coat
Weight loss

How to Get Rid of Hookworm

Natural & Organic Hookworm Treatments

Natural Treatments that contain wormwood, goldenseal, and black walnut are usually quite effective in pets, but work more slowly than the solutions provided by Western medicine. As I mentioned in “how to get rid of worms”, the active ingredient in many natural worm treatments is wormwood extract, a powerful organic de-wormer.

Garlic, an otherwise innocuous seasoning, is a blessing in disguise. Fresh Garlic cloves act as antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial agents, and are often used by alternative medicine practitioners to treat parasites, like worms. Allicin, the active compound in Garlic, is used to cure giardia, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms.

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, as I've mentioned in "get rid of worms" is a great substance with which to naturally deworm your pets, and yourself if necessary. Food grade diatomaceous earth comes from fossilized algae that somehow kill intestinal parasites when ingested. Recommended dosages are as follows:

Cats = 1 teaspoon
Kittens = 1/1 teaspoon

Dogs = 1-2 tablespoons
Puppies = 1/2 tablespoon

I can’t tell you I’ve ever suffered from a hookworm infection. In fact, almost 70% of the people who may be infected won’t be able to tell you they suffer from a hookworm infection because most people infected with hookworm are asymptomatic; that is, they don’t show any symptoms. Hookworms can infect people in two ways. The type of hookworm that infects humans will gain entrance to the body through the skin, usually the foot, where it begins its migration. The type of hookworm that infects dogs can also cause a skin infection in humans called cutaneous larva migrans, but may never develop into adulthood. Only the type of hookworm that has evolved into a human infective parasite will develop into adulthood and reproduce. Thankfully, the hookworm that infects humans cannot survive in any climates other than tropical or subtropical. A certain amount of rainfall, as well as temperature are required before hookworm eggs can hatch and develop into the larval stage where it is possible for them to penetrate the skin and begin their migration through the body toward the intestines. If you suspect a hookworm infection it’s best to get it treated immediately. Serious cases of infection can lead to anemia caused by the hookworm’s thirst for iron, which it gets by voracious consumption of blood through the lining of the intestines. If you want to know how to prevent or treat a hookworm infection, read on.

Prevention and Treatment of Hookworm

Questions or suggestions? Try our Physical Health Forum.

Wear shoes, especially if you’re traveling in tropical, subtropical or developing countries. Hookworms reproduce by laying eggs which are then expelled from the body during defecation. Once the eggs reach dirt, they begin a maturation process and develop into a larva that lies in wait for an unsuspecting person or animal to walk on them or lay down on them. The larva then penetrates the foot and begins it’s migration to the intestines. If you want to get rid of hookworm or prevent a hookworm infection, start wearing shoes.

De-worming your dog is a good way to prevent a hookworm infection in both dogs and humans. Though it’s true that the canine hookworm cannot develop into an adult hookworm in the gut of a human, it can cause a nasty rash. De-worming your dog is the best way to prevent a rash caused by hookworm. You may also want to clean thoroughly any area where your dog has defecated recently or most regularly. The fecal matter left by a dog with a hookworm infection is most contagious and should be removed immediately. You may want to try dusting the area with pyrethrin (a common pesticide).

Mebendazole is one of the three most common hookworm medications prescribed today. It’s commercial brand name is Vermox, and it may be administered in one of two ways. Vermox may be taken as a one time dose of 500mg or taken as 100mg twice a day for three days. If hookworm isn’t gone in 3-4 weeks, a second dose may be required. Mebendazole is usually administered only to humans.

Albendazole is the second most common hookworm treatment prescribed by physicians these days. Its commercial brand name is Albenza, but the generic formulas are becoming more commonly prescribed at a reduced cost. It is usually taken as a 400mg dose only once, but for children it is often taken in 200mg doses for three days and then repeated after three weeks to ensure that the hookworm infection is absolutely cured. Hookworms can cause serious problems in small children and the elderly, not the least of which is anemia.

Pyrantel pamoate is used in both humans and pets, and is regarded by veterinarians as one of the most effective de-wormers on the market. Its commercial brand name is Antiminth or Pin-X. It is also used to cure pinworms. For human patients, the recommended dose is 11mg once a day for three days. For pets (dogs and cats), one dose a week repeated over the course of three weeks should be a sufficient treatment to interrupt the lifecycle and return your pet’s health to normal. Our veterinarian prefers Nemex.

Questions or suggestions? Try our Physical Health Forum.

Preventing Hookworm Infections in Pets

Appropriate disposal of dog and cat feces is the first order of business. If you have sandboxes outside for your children to play in, you should consider a sandbox cover to avoid animals from defecating in the sandboxes and infecting other animals (and possibly children) with hookworm. Close attention to where a dog or cat is roaming in a public park is also a good idea. You should know about the risk of hookworm infection if you are bringing a dog or cat to a public park, where other pets and animals have defecated. And finally, making sure you keep the rodent population (especially mice) on your property down to a minimum is most certainly advisable. Rodents, which cats and dogs both enjoy catching and sometimes eating, are often infected with hookworm because of their proximity to the soil and their tendency to root around in hookworm infested dirt.

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