2007-02-08 11:26:18 · 5 answers · asked by jjhanson3 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It usually depends on the type of intestinal parasite, but yes it is possible. Especially if they groom each other a lot, and if the dog gets into the cat's littler box.
2007-02-08 12:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by Stark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and if your pets have worms, they can also transmit them to you, especially if they sleep with you. Most animals who go outside will get worms at some point. They need to be de-wormed by a vet and given a monthly worm preventative after that. There are some worms that will not be eliminated by monthly wormer medications, so a vet needs to do the first treatment.
2007-02-11 19:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most worms can only be passed from mother to baby in vitro, or through the stool or stool infected soil. If your dog eats cat poop from the litter box and the cat has worms then yes they can. Its not as likely for a cat to get them from a dog, but is possible, especially if they are friendly (licking) with each other or share the same outdoor spaces.
The exception is if they have fleas, as fleas transmit tapeworms. Or if they ingest wild animals with them.
2007-02-08 11:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah it can the worms go into the fur and travel and they get to the cat and go inside ,as simple as the cat sitting down.
2007-02-08 11:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by dreamdayser 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, they can also give them to YOU
2007-02-08 12:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by ~ Mi$fitPrin¢ess ~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋