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Are worms contagious to other dogs?

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“Worms can be picked up from your dog's stool and contaminated soil. They can infect other dogs, and in some cases, people can contract certain types of worms. That's one reason it's important that you always carefully clean up your dog's stool.”


Can dogs with worms be around other dogs?

roundworms are contagious to other dogs but they cannot be passed from dog to dog just by being int he same room. However, if the dogs have defecated in the room and there are traces of the stool on the floor there is a chance that the worms can be passed from dog to dog.

Can dogs get worms from other dogs saliva?

You can get hookworms (larva, eggs) from your dog's saliva (dog kisses) or infected feces.

How are worms transmitted to other dogs?

How did my dog get roundworms? Infected dogs shed the microscopic roundworm eggs in their feces. Other dogs may become infected by sniffing or licking infected feces. Roundworm eggs can also be spread by other animals such as rodents, earthworms, cockroaches, and birds.

Should I quarantine my dog with worms?

Generally speaking, dogs affected by intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms don't have to be quarantined. Intestinal parasites don't really spread via close contact. Instead, they have a tendency to spread if a dog was to consume an infected stool.

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