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How do you humans get worms from dogs?

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From pet waste Roundworms can cause disease in humans if we unknowingly eat the microscopic eggs that infected dogs and cats shed in their feces. Always use a bag to collect your pets' waste, and regularly pick up the stool in your backyard to help limit the potential spread of parasites.


How easy is it for humans to get worms from dogs?

In humans the juvenile heartworms never make it to the heart, but the inflammation caused by the worms can cause lung damage. It is impossible for the parasite to be spread directly from dogs to humans.

Can you get worms from your dog if they lick you?

Fortunately, most of it doesn't make us sick, but some can. Parasites like hookworm, roundworm, and giardia can be passed from dog to human through licking.

How do I know if I got worms from my dog?

An itchy rash at the point of penetration is the most obvious of the symptoms of a hookworm infection. Winding red trails may also be visible as the worm eats a path for itself under the skin. Severe cases may cause diarrhea, and can lead to weight loss and anemia.

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