Can humans catch worms from dogs?

The name “threadworm” may seem familiar because humans can harbor threadworms, or pinworms, but this is a human-only parasite and is not caught from your dog or cat (and indeed, pets can't catch it from people!). read more

Infants and small children are more susceptible to catching worms from pets as they have immature immune systems and often poor hygiene. Humans can catch worms from the family dog or cat so it is important to teach your children to wash their hands before eating. read more

Zoonotic illnesses are diseases humans can get from animals. Many infectious diseases can spread from animals to people, and some of these can come from your pet. But before you become too alarmed, know that getting diseases from a pet is pretty uncommon, and that you can prevent most of them with some very simple steps. read more

Hookworm is an intestinal parasite found in cats and dogs but is more common in dogs. Hookworm are most commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas. read more

Oh yeah. Tiny to spot, hookworms are another type of worms that humans can get from dogs. Hookworms can be passed on to you if you touch the soil where a dog has peed or defecated, even if you have cleaned it up. This worm rests in the intestines of your dog, while in humans it lives under the skin and results in an itchy and painful rash. read more