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Drug-resistant hookworm found in growing number of retired greyhounds

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Greyhound adoption groups and specialist veterinarians are reporting an increasing number of retired racing dogs infected with a drug-resistant hookworm parasite, per ABC News. The infection is raising concerns about animal welfare, adoption costs, and the risk of disease spreading beyond the racing industry.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/hookworm-greyhound...

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