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What kind of worms do dogs get from Backyard Dogs?

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In general, these include tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms, and they are very prolific. In fact, one worm can produce more than 100,000 eggs per day, which are then passed in the pet's feces and spread throughout the area the pet roams.


Can dogs get worms from the yard?

If you have stepped on soil or vegetation that's harboring roundworm eggs, whipworm eggs or hookworm larvae, these can be tracked into your home, putting your dog at risk for accidentally ingesting them.

Can dogs catch worms from other dogs?

Intestinal parasites are contagious to other animals and humans. Because they primarily inhabit the GI tract, larvae, or eggs, are passed in the feces. The infective larvae then inhabit the soil around the feces, leaving other dogs, and children, vulnerable to accidental ingestion and subsequent infection.

Can dogs get worms from garden worms?

Many parasites live in the grass and soil outside your home, and some parasites – like hookworms and roundworms – can survive there, making it easy for your dog to pick up these parasites when he's outside sniffing around, exploring and playing with toys.

How do I treat my dog for worms in my yard?

Start by picking up pet feces. To treat the environment, use Outdoor Pest Control yard spray in and around the yard to control the spread of hookworms and other parasites (fleas, ticks, mosquitoes). Wondercide will dissolve the full life cycle, including insect egg and larvae, which is crucial to controlling hookworms.

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