A: Dogs and cats are most commonly infected when they ingest (eat) intestinal worm eggs that have been passed through the feces of an infected dog or cat. Tapeworms can be transmitted to pets that ingest fleas or other intermediate hosts, such as small rodents, that carry tapeworm larvae.
Can my indoor cat get worms from my dog?
If you have both indoor and outdoor kitties or a dog, be prepared for parasites and diseases to spread among them. Your cat can pick up a case of worms by sharing a litter box with the other infected cat. A cat can also be infected by grooming your dog or sharing the dog's food and water bowls.
Can dogs pass round worm to cats?
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!
Do cats and dogs get the same kind of worms?
What Kinds of Intestinal Worms Do Dogs and Cats Get? The most common types of worms in cats and dogs are tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms (mainly dogs). Even indoor cats can be at risk for worms.
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