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What happens if a dog has worms, can humans catch it off the dog?
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Toxocara canis: Certainly a dog that has round worms can be an infectious risk to humans. Dog poop - or the soil where the dog pooped all over can contain the parasite eggs. You don't really want to be exposed - although most human cases of toxocariasis are asymptomatic. Good to get your pet treated at the vet and keep up good hygiene at home.
Answered 7/26/2014
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