How are worms passed from cat to cat?

Answer 1

They certainly can. If you know that your cat has worms, you need to treat the cat and the dog, as well as the humans in the household. Some worms, like tapeworm, are easily transmissible across different species.

Answer 2

Many worms affect either dogs or cats, but not both. However, it is possible for your dog to get worms such as tapeworms and roundworms from a cat, but usually not directly. The dog must ingest the parasite's eggs to actually contract the worms.

Answer 3

When an animal or human has worms, they tend to have eggs from the worms around their anal area and these can be spread to the fur. They also release eggs when they use the litter pan, and may rub their backside on the floor due to itching from the worms. If a human, usually a child, gets the eggs on their hands, they might then transfer the eggs to their food if they don't wash their hands before eating, or they may put their hands in their mouth.

If children play outside in grass where worm infested animals have gone to the bathroom, the same risk exists.

Hand washing is the best defense.. that, and make sure your pets are wormed, and don't roam free outdoors where they can pick up parasites.

Answer 4

Humans can catch worms from the family dog or cat so it is important to teach your children to wash their hands before eating. Equally important is to regularly treat your pets for worms.

Answer 5

Yes, they can because they both can get the same type of worms. But it can only be transferred if its an external type of worm such as fleas and ticks, but if its internal such as tapeworms or roundworms, they cannot be passed from cat to dog or from cat t o human. Hope it helps!

Answer 6

They can be passed by direct connection, such as grooming. Worms can be passed on by fleas, so mutual grooming or sharing the same litter tray, or just cats that live in the same household can contract worms.