Worms can pose a risk to you, too. Most of us deworm our pets to save them from discomfort — but it's also important to reduce the amount of eggs these parasites shed in soil or dirt. When eggs are present in the environment, they can reinfect our pets — and us.
Is it safe to be around a dog with worms?
Roundworms are passed when the eggs of the worms are ingested by another dog, or in certain cases, absorbed through the skin. You must be careful to keep dogs that you suspect have worms away from healthy dogs for this reason, until they are treated.
Can I touch my puppy if he has worms?
Most worms you simply cannot get from touching an infected dog. Worms are usually transmitted though poop. For example, hookworm eggs are found in a dog's poop, and it takes about 2 weeks for the eggs to hatch/mature and only then can you get infected with hookworms.
Can earthworms infect dogs?
The eggs of the roundworm (Toxocara larvae) can be left behind in soil by other dogs or wildlife and then ingested by the earthworms. Then once the earthworms are eaten by your dog, he runs the risk of getting the common parasite. Puppies are quite susceptible to getting roundworms, especially from their mothers.
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