What Kinds of Intestinal Worms Do Dogs and Cats Get? The most common types of worms in cats and dogs are tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms (mainly dogs).
Can a cat give dog worms?
Yes, dogs can get worms from felines. People may think specific strains of worms cannot be transmitted between species, but a number of worms can, in fact, be transmitted from cats to your dog.
Can dogs get worms from cat feces?
YES! People may think worms could not survive in cat feces so they couldn't infect your dog, but they absolutely can. The shell of worms eggs can be particularly hard and survive for a serious length of time on the ground in cat feces!
What kind of worms do dogs get from eating cat poop?
Your dog could get intestinal parasites from eating fecal material. Hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and Giardia could be transmitted from coprophagy (the medical term for eating fecal material). These parasites can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, weight loss and anemia.
How are worms spread from cats to dogs?
A: Dogs and cats are most commonly infected when they ingest (eat) intestinal worm eggs that have been passed through the feces of an infected dog or cat. Tapeworms can be transmitted to pets that ingest fleas or other intermediate hosts, such as small rodents, that carry tapeworm larvae.
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