Can people “catch” parasites from pets?
Yes, people can “catch” parasites from their pets. This is best prevented by routine deworming, regular fecal parasite checks and the use of topical flea and tick preventatives. Regular removal of fecal material from the environment will help prevent transfer and reinfection of your pet. Parasites most often acquired by people from animals include ticks, round worms (visceral or ocular larval migrans), hook worms (cutaneous larval migrans) and scabies (red mange).
