Sentences with phrase «contracting whipworms»

If your yard has frequent canine visitors who leave presents, regular poop - scooping will help reduce the risk of your dog contracting whipworms from infected feces.

A dog or cat can contract whipworms when he or she eats contaminated food or drinks contaminated water.

Dogs and cats of all ages may contract whipworms, but to this point it is not considered a zoonotic disease (transmissible to humans).

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Whipworms are transmitted via feco - oral contact, so if you are cleaning the litter boxes right after they have bowel movements, and they don't have contact with each other's feces, they are at low risk of contracting the parasite.

Humans have their own form of whipworm, though it is not the same type that infects pets nor can it be contracted from pets.