Unfortunately, yes. Roundworms and coccidiosis are the most common parasitic infections dogs can get from eating squirrels. More specifically, it's the roundworm larvae using squirrels as hosts that a dog can consume.
Can dogs get sick from sniffing dead squirrel?
A dead animal may grow more interesting after it's had a few days to ripen. Sniffing and nosing at a dead animal, even one that's well rotted, is unlikely to do a healthy dog any harm. The two big things to worry about if Zippy actually takes a bite are poison and infectious disease.
Can squirrel poop make dogs sick?
However, sometimes the now deceased squirrel might be carrying diseases or parasites your pet can catch. In most cases, squirrel parasites (fleas and ticks) and squirrel droppings are potentially more harmful to your pet than the actual squirrel.
How likely is it to get a disease from a squirrel?
Squirrels are known to carry numerous diseases, though only a few are dangerous to humans. Some of the more common include tularemia, typhus, plague, and ringworm. Such diseases are transmitted through bites or other forms of direct contact with infected squirrels.
What to do if dog picks up dead squirrel?
If your dog has eaten part of a dead animal, call your vet and give as much detail as possible about the incident.
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