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Can worms in cats transfer to dogs?

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Yes, dogs can get worms from felines. People may think specific strains of worms cannot be transmitted between species, but a number of worms can, in fact, be transmitted from cats to your dog. 13 сент. 2017 г.


What worms can cats pass to dogs?

Sentinel and Trifexis help protect against this worm. THIS WORM CAN BE PASSED TO PEOPLE, especially young children who may not practice perfect hygiene. It can be passed to other dogs/cats also. This is another very common worm in puppies/kittens and for those dogs who are not on monthly heartworm preventative.

Can my dog get roundworms from my cat?

YES! People may think because dogs and cats don't come into much physical contact, that catching roundworms from your cat would be a bit far-fetched. But dogs absolutely can catch ringworm parasites from cats!

Can dogs get worms from cats poop?

People may think worms could not survive in cat feces so they couldn't infect your dog, but they absolutely can. The shell of worms eggs can be particularly hard and survive for a serious length of time on the ground in cat feces!

Can my dog catch anything from my cat?

People may think because dogs usually catch respiratory infections or kennel cough from kennels, that it must come from dogs. But, in actual fact, dogs absolutely can catch the infection from cats too!

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