The best prevention is to remove feces from your yard daily and have your pets on a monthly heartworm preventive that also protects against hookworm infection.
How can hookworm be prevented?
Preventing Hookworm Infection Wear shoes outside. Avoid skin contact with soil that may be contaminated. Avoid eating food that could be contaminated. Avoid skin contact with dog poop (especially in parks, where you can't know if other people's pets have hookworm).
What is the fastest way to get rid of hookworms in dogs?
Apple cider vinegar has many benefits as a natural dewormer for dogs. It creates a more alkaline digestive system that's less attractive to parasites. Use raw, organic, unfiltered vinegar and give ¼ to 1 tsp per day in your dog's water or food. Thyme is especially useful for hookworms.
How contagious are hookworms in dogs?
Are hookworms contagious for humans or other pets? Hookworms are a zoonotic disease, which means they can be spread between animals and humans. Your dog cannot transmit hookworms to you directly, but hookworm eggs can pass through your dog's feces and into the environment.
How easy is it to get hookworms from a dog?
Animals that are infected pass hookworm eggs in their stools. The eggs can hatch into larvae, and both eggs and larvae may be found in dirt where animals have been. People may become infected while walking barefoot or when exposed skin comes in contact with contaminated soil or sand.
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