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Mary G.
5 years ago
This article leaves too many questions and may cause unnecessary fears--opens up a can of worms if you will. The roundworms are "transferred through dog and cat fecal matter", OK, but how? How does the dog or cat become infected with the parasite. Personally I am not going to begin treating my animals with yet another medication until I know a lot more.
Linda W.
5 years ago
Okay. This is overkill. I have my cats and dogs tested for worm every year and they have never been found to have round worms. Once a month treatment or even testing is just more than you need, at least in my area. All these additional tests and treatments just make it costlier to keep a pet and I would wonder about treating my pet with yet another pest killer. Of course there is the claim by Interceptor that their heartworm preventative also kills the larval form of all other worms so that covers you anyway.
Shirley B.
5 years ago
No children in my house. My dog gets regular checkups. Does that mean she is safe? The article is not clear to me.
Maxinerauh
5 years ago
oh no!! this is really scary- i really hope the treatments work and keep away these worms
Getta S.
5 years ago
Keep yards and litter boxes cleaned.Always wash hands after doing such jobs.Keep animals worm free as possible,there are all sorts of natural wormers for animals as well as humans.There are also several nature things you can put onto your yards to help keep unwanted infestsations of worm etc. Check out some nature resources thru the internet or ask your local health food/medicine stores.
Jen22
5 years ago
Any one who gets a new puppy or kitten should wash their hands after they pick up feces. People need to make sure their childern's hands are clean after handling pets before they eat. Also a good iea is if your child has a sand box outside make sure you have a cover on it because cas thinks its a ig litter box for them. And a comment was made at the first of this discussion about pin worms. dogs and cats don't get pin worms thats a tapeworm they are probably seeing. And thats a totally different kind of worm species.
Einstein4614
5 years ago
I think you can get worms from anybody who's been around them. My sister got ring worm, Because i work with it. But i have not gotten it.
Fernando A.
5 years ago
This is not new but as most people still don't know the risks it is worth reminding people.
JoAnne S.
5 years ago
If you take your dog for a walk, whether on a leash or not, you are exposing your pet to parasites. If your dog stops to sniff another dog's poop, and that poop has parasite eggs in it, then your dog is at risk. The eggs are inhaled thru the nose, and hatch in the digestive system. If your dog, or cat, steps in infested poop, then they are at risk. The best medicine is preventative. Once a month wormers, such as heartguard, or interceptor, will prevent not only heartworm, but other parasites as well, such as round worms, hook worms and whip worms. Most people will say their pet does not have worms, just because they can't see the worm. The vet checks a stool sample for microscopic eggs. If the pet has the eggs, it has the worm.
Most parasites are zoonotic - passed from animal to human.
Keep your hands away from your face! :)
Rememberingromeo
5 years ago
Thanks for your discussion. I really want to do more extensive reading about animal diseases and such since I plan to have a long "career'' volunteering at shelters. I really am not as well informed as I should be.
Cmdemeo
5 years ago
Some topicals already protect against round worms. People just need to be cautious when it comes to their environment. Wash your hands and have your kids wash their hands. There are so many anti-bacterial and disinfecting agents around now that all you need to do is protect yourself. Germs, bacteria, and other parasites are everywhere, just use common sense.
Elizabeth B.
5 years ago
Hmm... I thought treatment for worms in cats is very harsh and should be done no more than 2x a year?
Jennifer S.
5 years ago
I think we get a little tied up worrying about the latest and greatest bug. Be smart, keep things clean, help people and animals who are in need.
Tburge
5 years ago
One thing the article doesn't mention is that it takes some time for infected feces to become infective to humans or other animals. So if you pick up your dog's poop at least once a day and throw it away, this greatly decreases the risk of becoming infected. And, obviously, wash your hands after playing with your animals.
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