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Yes. There are two types of hookworms dogs can get (Ancylostoma & Uncinaria), both can cause infection by burrowing through the skin.

Uncinaria is the one that most commonly burrows into the soles of the feet, causing hookworm dermatitis on the feet - here it's often seen in dogs chained up that can't move away from the contaminated ground, e.g. farm dogs.

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