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Can I get worms from my cat licking my food?

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Because cats are not feces eaters (coprophagic), humans are unlikely to become infected by parasites from their cats. Giardia and Cryptosporidia are immediately infective so potentially could be transmitted by a lick. 2 янв. 2014 г.


Can I get sick if my cat licked my food?

If you want to play it 100% safe then you should throw out the food that your cat licked. While there are some infections that can be spread from you to your cat, like giardia, the risk is typically very low for most cats and most humans.

How likely is it to get worms from your cat?

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.”

Can my cat give me roundworms by licking me?

Roundworms are not transmitted between people to other people. And they are not directly passed from dogs and cats to people. Affected dogs and cats shed eggs in their feces.

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

Symptoms of intestinal worms in both cats and humans include: Abdominal pain or distension. Blood in urine or feces. Diarrhea.

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