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Can humans catch parasites from dogs?

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If my dog or cat has intestinal worms, how can these parasites infect humans? Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite of pets and the most likely to be transmitted to humans. Humans can accidentally ingest infective worm eggs that have been passed through the pet's feces and left in the environment.


How likely am I to get parasites from my dog?

Numerically, the odds of you or your children getting worms from your dog or cat are quite low.

Can a dog licking you give you worms?

Parasites like hookworm, roundworm, and giardia can be passed from dog to human through licking.

How do I know if I got worms from my dog?

An itchy rash at the point of penetration is the most obvious of the symptoms of a hookworm infection. Winding red trails may also be visible as the worm eats a path for itself under the skin. Severe cases may cause diarrhea, and can lead to weight loss and anemia.

Can humans get sick from dog parasites?

Contact with contaminated soil or dog feces can result in human ingestion and infection. Roundworm eggs may accumulate in significant numbers in the soil where pets deposit feces. Once infected, the worms can cause eye, lung, heart and neurologic signs in people.

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