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Can dogs pass on worms to other dogs?

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“Worms can be picked up from your dog's stool and contaminated soil. They can infect other dogs, and in some cases, people can contract certain types of worms. That's one reason it's important that you always carefully clean up your dog's stool.”


Are worms in dogs contagious to other dogs?

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 dogs pass worms to other dogs by licking?

Parasites like hookworm, roundworm, and giardia can be passed from dog to human through licking. Salmonella, too, can be passed from your dog to you, or vice versa.

Can dogs get worms from other dogs saliva?

You can get hookworms (larva, eggs) from your dog's saliva (dog kisses) or infected feces.

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