Some of the most common ways to contract worms in dogs include: Drinking contaminated milk from the mother during nursing. Rolling in, sniffing, eating, stepping in or licking contaminated soil. Consuming infected prey like rodents, birds, and reptiles.
How do dogs randomly get worms?
These parasites reproduce inside your pet's intestinal tract and form eggs that are passed through dog feces. Your dog can become infected by eating dirt or soil contaminated with whipworm eggs.
Where do dogs pick worms up from?
“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 dogs just get worms?
Your dog could also get worms just from trying to keep clean. Roundworm eggs can attach themselves to your dog's coat, and if your dog swallows any while grooming, a new roundworm infection may develop.
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