Parasites like hookworm, roundworm, and giardia can be passed from dog to human through licking. 24 мар. 2014 г.
Can dogs pass worms through saliva?
While worms do not pass through canine saliva, other conditions do. One virus that spreads through dog saliva is rabies.
How likely is it to get worms from your dog?
In most cases, a person has to ingest parasite-laden feces in order to contract worms from an animal. Good common sense and hygiene greatly reduces the risk, Weese said. “The risk is never zero,” Weese said, “but I'm not convinced it's any higher for a vet than someone that goes for a walk in the park.”
What happens if you touch a dog with worms?
Tapeworm eggs can also stick to a dog's fur and can be accidentally ingested if you pet the animal and then touch your nose or mouth. Tapeworm can cause cysts in the liver and lungs, which in turn can lead to coughing blood, abdominal pain and life-threatening allergic reactions.
How do dogs pass worms?
Roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms are transmitted when your pet eats the larvae in rodent or other dogs' feces, or an infected flea. Hookworms burrow through your pet's skin to lay eggs.
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