Internally, contaminated water and food can spread the problem to our pets. Externally, animals become infected by organisms on their bodies, especially on their fur, because of exposure to infected animal wastes. They provide comfort, companionship, protection, amusement, and unconditional love for their owners.įorgetting to wash your hands even one time after handling or cleaning up after your animal can transmit the parasite to you. Yet, pets, like humans, are often victims of serious infections that can unintentionally be passed on to their owners. In fact, there is a whole set of diseases classified as 'zoonoses' (animal-transmitted diseases) in parasitology textbooks.
