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What kind of worms can you get from dog poop?

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The four main worms found in dog poop are hookworms, whipworms, roundworms and tapeworms. Hookworms are tiny, thin worms with hook-like mouth parts. Whipworms look like tiny pieces of thread that are enlarged on one end. Roundworms look like spaghetti and may be several inches long.


Can you get worms from dog poop?

Roundworms do pose a significant risk to humans. Contact with contaminated soil or dog feces can result in human ingestion and infection. Roundworm eggs may accumulate in significant numbers in the soil where pets deposit feces. Once infected, the worms can cause eye, lung, heart and neurologic signs in people.

How likely is it to get worms from your dog?

Numerically, the odds of you or your children getting worms from your dog or cat are quite low.

What are the symptoms of worms in humans from dogs?

One of the reasons hookworm infections are often ignored is that the first and most common symptom is just an itchy rash on the area where the worm penetrated the skin. If left untreated, however, hookworms can cause fever, diarrhea, wheezing, and anemia. Severe infections can lead to heart failure.

Can dogs give humans worms?

The short answer is yes, many worms infesting dogs are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans. Different worms cause different diseases, and each have their own symptoms. So, look after yourself and look out for the signs.

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