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Can one get roundworms or pinworms from there cat? i have pinworms and i think why i can't get rid of them is i'm being re -infected buy my pets?
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Worms: Yes you could be getting reinfected by your cat. Take your cat to the vet so he can also be treated.
Answered 3/22/2014
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Pinworms: Pinworms are a human only problem.They are not found in cats, dogs or other pets. You get re-infected by ingesting the eggs from your contaminated fingers.
Answered 9/28/2016
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