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Docs, wanted to know if i can get worms from my puppy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not common.: Some infections that can be transmitted from dogs to humans include roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms & whipworms. Puppies can be easily dewormed.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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