“Worms can be picked up from your dog's stool and contaminated soil. They can infect other dogs, and in some cases, people can contract certain types of worms. That's one reason it's important that you always carefully clean up your dog's stool.”
Can humans pass worms onto dogs?
People can come into contact with roundworm eggs from soil (where they can survive for years), from eating food such as salad that's not been properly washed, or from contact with pets, as eggs can stick to a cat or dog's fur.
Can my dog get worms from me?
Intestinal parasites are contagious to other animals and humans. Because they primarily inhabit the GI tract, larvae, or eggs, are passed in the feces. The infective larvae then inhabit the soil around the feces, leaving other dogs, and children, vulnerable to accidental ingestion and subsequent infection.
Can humans pass worms to animals?
Young children are at risk of infection if they play outside in the dirt and don't wash their hands afterward. Roundworm eggs in the soil can occasionally stick to your pet's fur, especially if your dog or cat loves to dig — just one good reason to always bathe your pet after a trip to the dog park or hiking.
Can dogs pass worms through their saliva?
While worms do not pass through canine saliva, other conditions do. One virus that spreads through dog saliva is rabies.
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