2006-12-24 05:59:12 · 8 answers · asked by dangerarranger 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
While not usually a problem with adults, this can be an issue with small children who may not always wash their hands and frequently put things in their mouth. Children who play in uncovered sandboxes are at a real risk. Parasite infections from pets like roundworms can cause severe neurological, eye and organ problems.
This is why vets are so insistent on annual fecal exams to check for parasites and why they recommend frequent deworming; it's not to get your money it is to protect the health of your pet and children.
2006-12-24 14:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humans can get some parasites from pets. Always wash your hands after handling your pet. Make sure your pet is vaccinated and medicated for parasites regularly and under vet's instructions. If you suspect that you have contracted a parasite, then go to a doctor who will check you blood and monitor your condition. Usually you won't be treated until symptoms actually appear. I guess the treatment is hard on the system. Why subject you to that unless actually needed.
2006-12-24 14:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually if the dog got feces on his fur, you can get the eggs into your system. People do sometimes get some types of worms, and if you find yourself ill a lot, you need to see a doctor.
2006-12-24 14:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by ke f 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mosquitoes transmit heartworm, not pets. Humans are unnatural hosts for heartworm- therefore cases of infection are rare. Many heartworm preventative medicines for pets do eliminate other parasites such as hookworms, whipworms and roundworms, which are more commonly seen in humans.
2006-12-24 14:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by Catherine 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
uhmmm hard to do... but if you get worms you can either go to the doctor or just let it live in you, enjoy the weight loss and when it passes through your system and starts coming out your behind during a bowel movement make sure to grab hold and pull the entire thing out - better yet- have someone else do it. you don't want to just get half of it.
2006-12-24 14:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by vintage00gypsy 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
humans cannot get worms from dogs
2006-12-24 14:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by Napster 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
humans cannot get wormss from dogs unless you eat their poop
2006-12-24 14:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by s p 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
they cant its not possible unless u it dog poop ewwwwwwwwww if u do
2006-12-24 14:03:02 · answer #8 · answered by puppylover1025 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋