The two common roundworms of cats are called, Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina. Eggs from these worms are passed in the faeces and can remain viable in the environment for several years. These eggs can infect other cats in two ways. First, a cat may eat (ingest) eggs directly from a contaminated environment. 25 июл. 2018 г.
Can other animals get worms from cats?
Yes, dogs can get worms from felines. People may think specific strains of worms cannot be transmitted between species, but a number of worms can, in fact, be transmitted from cats to your dog.
Can worms transfer to other animals?
Intestinal parasites are contagious to other animals and humans. Because they primarily inhabit the GI tract, larvae, or eggs, are passed in the feces. The infective larvae then inhabit the soil around the feces, leaving other dogs, and children, vulnerable to accidental ingestion and subsequent infection.
Can I get worms from petting a cat with worms?
Although it isn't an incredibly common thing to happen, there are certain types of worms that a human can get from a cat if you aren't careful, especially roundworms and hookworms.
Can my dog get roundworms from my cat?
YES! People may think because dogs and cats don't come into much physical contact, that catching roundworms from your cat would be a bit far-fetched. But dogs absolutely can catch ringworm parasites from cats!
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