“Worms can be picked up from your dog's stool and contaminated soil. They can infect other dogs, and in some cases, people can contract certain types of worms. That's one reason it's important that you always carefully clean up your dog's stool.”
Where do dog worms come from?
Roundworms are intestinal parasites that infect your dog's intestinal tract by infection from their mother's milk, contact with or digestion of larvae (baby roundworms) in a contaminated environment, or by eating an infected animal, like a bug or rodent.
How do dogs get worms in their poop?
Dogs can contract intestinal worms in several ways. A mother dog can pass worms to her puppies in the womb or when nursing. Dogs can also become infected with worms by accidentally ingesting dog poop that contains worm eggs or eating an animal that's infected with worms.
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.
Where do worms live in dogs?
Adult roundworms live in the affected dog's intestines. Many dogs do not have signs of infection; however, dogs with major roundworm infections, especially puppies, show diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, dull hair, and a potbellied appearance. The dog may cough if the roundworms move into the lungs.
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