Uncinaria stenocephala is a nematode that parasitizes dogs, cats, and foxes, as well as humans.

The eggs hatch in the soil and the larvae molt twice to reach the infective third stage.

Diagnostic stage: Clinical signs: U. stenocephala is considered a zoonotic hookworm and can cause a few different diseases in humans, including cutaneous larva migrans.

[7] Humans become infected when the larvae penetrate unprotected skin due to contaminated animal feces in the environment.

[5] Heartworm prevention products that include ivermectin/pyrantal/praziquantel or Moxidectin are good at controlling U. stenocephala in dogs.