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Will eating earthworms hurt my dog?

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Created: 2022-03-08 13:30:14

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Dogs eat lots of things that don't appeal to us and generally a few earth worms do not hurt. 24 янв. 2017 г.


What happens if a dog eats an earthworm?

Some of the things that an earthworm might run across on his errands include bacteria and other parasites that are harmful to dogs. Parasite Problems While bacteria could cause stomach upset in your pet your biggest worry should be roundworms. ... So don't let your dog eat the earthworms and keep him and you parasite free.

Will earthworms hurt my dog?

The eggs of the roundworm (Toxocara larvae) can be left behind in soil by other dogs or wildlife and then ingested by the earthworms. Then once the earthworms are eaten by your dog, he runs the risk of getting the common parasite. Puppies are quite susceptible to getting roundworms, especially from their mothers.

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