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Do roundworms live in dogs or cats?

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Dogs and cats of any age may get roundworms and hookworms, but they are most vulnerable when they are very young. In fact, puppies of only 2–3 weeks of age can have many worms. 25 янв. 2021 г.


Can I get roundworms from petting 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.

Can I get roundworms from my dog licking me?

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

Can roundworms live outside dog?

Their eggs can survive for years in the soil, long after any evidence of pet waste has disappeared. This allows worms to survive virtually anywhere you find pets or people — from backyards and sandboxes to dog parks. So vigilance is required to prevent worm infestation.

How do I clean my house after roundworms in dogs?

Treatment generally consists of a general dewormer and environmental cleaning. Indoors, the floor should be vacuumed and cleaned with an all-purpose cleaner. Litter boxes and bedding should be scrubbed and laundered. All animals in the house should be dewormed together to ensure all infected animals are treated.

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