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My cat has round worm.last night he touched my lips twice w/paw tryin to get attention. i didn't see anything on paw.could i have roundworms now?

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Dr. Douglas Green answered

Poss. but doubtful..: ..... If symptoms develop then get stool studies done on you..... Don't worry.... Get an evaluation plan and follow it.

Answered 11/27/2013

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A member asked:

My cat has round worm.last night he touched my lips twice w/paw tryin to get attention. i didn't see anything on paw.could i have roundworms now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Green answered

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