NO WILD SNACKS: Try to discourage your pet from catching and eating wild animals, such as squirrels or rodents, which may be carrying hookworms.
How do dogs get infected with hookworm?
A dog may become infected when it inadvertently swallows hookworm larvae, often by grooming its feet, or from sniffing feces or contaminated soil. Most larvae that are ingested will move to the intestinal tract to complete their life cycle.
What animals can carry hookworm?
What animals get hookworms? Hookworms are primarily found in carnivores such as, cats and dogs. Up to 96% of the dogs and 80% of the cats in some countries may be infested. Cattle and rodents may also be infested with hookworms.
Are hookworms contagious to other animals?
Larvae (young hookworms) that hatch from hookworm eggs live in the soil. These larvae can infect your dog simply through contact and penetration of the skin and through the dog eating the larvae when they ingest dirt or during their routine licking (cleaning).
Can dogs get worms from eating rodents?
Dogs can get tapeworms from fleas, mice, or other rodents. Flea control is an important step in protecting your dog from tapeworms. People rarely are affected by dog tapeworms.
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