Obnoxious Transfer of Worms from Dogs to Humans
Dogs are wonderful. A dog is called a man’s best friend. Almost
everyone likes dogs. Dogs are the most common household pets. So what?
They can be a threat to your health too. Yes, dogs have certain diseases
which can be transmitted to human beings. Children are the most
susceptible ones here. If you have a dog and a child in your house at
the same time, then keep an eye on both of them. You never know when
your child might pick up something and pop it in its mouth! If your dog
is suffering from a worm infection keep it in a separate pet house
outside the house or at least away from your child for some days.
Roundworm:
Well, these are the most common worms in dogs. While you treat them make
sure they defecate in proper places. Generally eggs of roundworms come
out with dog feces. If your dog plays in the lawn, the feces may be
mixed up with the sand or soil. They break into very small fragments
which are not perceived by the human eye. A child might accidentally
consume those fragments while playing with sand or soil. The eggs are
clever too. They only hatch after they reach the child’s intestine.
There is no need to say that your child will immediately fall sick after
this.
Hookworms:
This is another worm which is common in dogs. It can enter the human
body in the same way that a roundworm enters. But it has one more
advantage. It can also pass to the human body through the skin. Sounds
scary? Yes, it can pass though your foot if you are walking barefoot on
a beach which has hookworm infested sand. They can move under the skin.
In humans when they do so, they generally cause itching and rashes on
the skin. Another probable entry point for them is through the bum.
Sometimes people sit on sand and talk about the beauty of sunset. You
might not know that at the same time a hookworm is planning to enter the
body through your buttocks.
Ringworm:
Though the name is ringworm, in reality it is a fungus. It is very
contagious. Human can develop rings of scratches if they are infected.
This infection is not uncommon in dogs and humans. Generally it is also
accompanied by itching. There are many herbal and medical ointments that
can relieve you from ringworm attack.
Tapeworm:
These worms are found on fleas. Dogs catch hold of this worm when they
accidentally consume a flea. Humans cannot contract this disease from an
infected dog. They have to eat a flea carrying a tapeworm to do that. If
you have a pet dog in your house, don’t panic of tapeworm. The infection
is not contagious.
Heartworms:
 It is a fatal worm to dogs. But humans need not be frightened. Dogs can
never transmit heartworms to humans. Moreover heartworms don’t consider
humans as apt hosts. This is a boon to us!
Never kiss a dog on its lips. You may contract some of the most serious
infections from them. Dogs generally keep their anuses clean with their
tongue. Worms love to thrive on the anuses of dogs. Do you get the point
now? Maintain hygiene at all times. Dogs have a trait to lick hands and
whatever they feel like. So wash your hands with soap before you lay
your hands on the double sized sandwich. It is a bit difficult to guard
the children all the time. But there is no other alternative to it.
Never allow them to put their fingers in their mouth while they are
playing. Contaminated soil instantly gets an access to reach their
intestines.
Vaccinate your dogs and keep them healthy and free of worms.
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