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Can a cat with worms give it to dogs?

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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. 13 сент. 2017 г.


Can my dog get a tapeworm from my cat?

Tapeworms can't be passed directly from cat to cat, dog to dog, or dog to cat and vise versa. Pets can also become infected with tapeworm from the Genus Taenia when they hunt and eat small rodents. (mice, rats, squirrels or rabbits) that have eaten the tapeworm larvae.

Can my dog get roundworm 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!

Can my dog catch anything from my cat?

People may think because dogs usually catch respiratory infections or kennel cough from kennels, that it must come from dogs. But, in actual fact, dogs absolutely can catch the infection from cats too!

Should I treat my dog for worms if my cat has worms?

It is always safest to test all household pet members for parasites (fecal or stool sample) OR treat all household pet members as if they are infected. Treatment may be in the form of liquid, pill, powder or topical medication.

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