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Can I touch my cat if it has worms?

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Yes, humans can contract worms from cats and dogs, including roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Here's what you need to know.


Can I get worms from petting a cat with worms?

Car World says that yes, people can get worms from cats, but getting worms just from petting is not likely. Roundworm eggs live in soil, so touching soil contaminated by roundworms (and then putting your hands in your mouth) can transmit them to you. Handling infected feces is another way they can be transmitted.

Can I get roundworms from touching my cat?

Can my pet give the worms to 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.

Can I get worms from my cat licking me?

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.

Can cat worm infect human?

Yes, humans can contract worms from cats and dogs, including roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Here's what you need to know. Most pet owners only think of their pet's welfare when they treat worms. It's important to know, however, that worms can also pose a health risk for you and your family.

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