Toxocariasis is an infection transmitted from animals to humans (zoonosis) caused by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestine of dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (T.cati).
What animals carry toxocariasis?
Toxocariasis is caused by worms found in some dog, cat and fox poo. Animals with these worms in their digestive system can pass out worm eggs in their poo.
Can dogs get toxocariasis?
Dogs can become infected with Toxocara canis by ingesting feces or soil which is contaminated with larvae. If the dog eats an infected animal (rat, mice, birds) he may contract the roundworm.
What animals do roundworms infect?
Roundworms. There are many types of roundworms, but some of the most common are intestinal parasites of dogs, cats, and raccoons. Puppies are frequently born with roundworms, and kittens can be infected via the mother's milk or feces.
Can cats get Canis?
HOW INFECTION OCCURS: In cats, there are three ways by which infection with Toxocara canis occurs: Consuming infective worm eggs from soil in the environment (generally through normal grooming). Nursing from an infected mother cat that was herself infected in late pregnancy (most kittens are infected this way).
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