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Canine Internal Parasites (II)
Can people become infected?
Worms can spread to people. Children are more at risk because of their lifestyle are more prone to infection.
The routes of transmission may be:
Oral:
For example when a dog licks your hand and suppressed in the face of her own eggs can transmit parasites.
Contact with the dog:
Simply petting your dog, if it is infected you can spread.
Contact with the environment:
For example when you touch contaminated soil or sand. Read the rest of this entry »
Canine Internal Parasites (I)
What are internal parasites?
Internal parasites are small organisms that feed on other living organisms. The most common internal parasites are worms. They are of two types: round and flat.
How do worms affect my dog?
The worms are found in the intestine of the dog and feed on blood and nutrients that are there. Also from the intestine can extend yourself to other organs such as kidneys, lungs.
The damage they cause can be very varied and have serious consequences, from tissue damage to intestinal obstruction, causing serious infections and even killing the dog. Read the rest of this entry »