Animals can pick worms up in a variety of ways, including from: Other infected animals. Eating the larvae or eggs of worms (e.g. in infected faeces or in the grass) Eating raw meat, infected prey animals or infected parasites.
Why do my animals keep getting worms?
Transmission of intestinal worms (hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) commonly occurs when your dog ingests contaminated soil or feces containing eggs or immature worms (larvae) that have been passed from other infected animals in the environment.
How do animals get intestinal worms?
Roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms are transmitted when your pet eats the larvae in rodent or other dogs' feces, or an infected flea. Hookworms burrow through your pet's skin to lay eggs.
How do you prevent worms in animals?
How to stop your pet getting worms. You can't stop your pet picking up worms completely, but you can prevent them causing problems by worming them regularly. How often they're wormed will depend on their lifestyle and where they live. Your vet or vet nurse will be able to advise what is best for your pets.
How do worms spread in animals?
Eating Worm Eggs or Worm Larvae If dogs accidentally eat these eggs — by sniffing or licking the ground, or by eating dirt or grass — they can become infected. Your dog can contract hookworms by accidentally ingesting hookworm larvae found in the soil.
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