what are the risks to humans from dogs polluting the envirnment?
lol people, im sitting doing college work and it asks that! see i have dogs and cant think of anything?
found it! just so u all no,,,
Toxocara - know the risks
You've probably heard of toxocara, but do you know exactly what it is and how to prevent it? Even if you don't have a pet, make sure you're aware of the risks.
What is toxocara?
Toxocara is the name given to a species of roundworm commonly found in dogs and cats. Virtually all puppies are born with Toxocara. Puppies and kittens can also be infected with Toxocara through their mother's milk or from environmental contamination.
The type of toxocara found in dogs can endanger human health. The type of toxocara found in cats has only rarely been associated with cases of Toxocariasis (Toxocara infection).
How is toxocara spread?
Microscopic toxocara eggs are present in the faeces of infected animals. These eggs have thick, sticky shells which means that they can remain infective in the soil for two to four years after the faeces have disappeared. The sticky shell helps eggs to adhere to fingers or clothing.
lol people, im sitting doing college work and it asks that! see i have dogs and cant think of anything?
found it! just so u all no,,,
Toxocara - know the risks
You've probably heard of toxocara, but do you know exactly what it is and how to prevent it? Even if you don't have a pet, make sure you're aware of the risks.
What is toxocara?
Toxocara is the name given to a species of roundworm commonly found in dogs and cats. Virtually all puppies are born with Toxocara. Puppies and kittens can also be infected with Toxocara through their mother's milk or from environmental contamination.
The type of toxocara found in dogs can endanger human health. The type of toxocara found in cats has only rarely been associated with cases of Toxocariasis (Toxocara infection).
How is toxocara spread?
Microscopic toxocara eggs are present in the faeces of infected animals. These eggs have thick, sticky shells which means that they can remain infective in the soil for two to four years after the faeces have disappeared. The sticky shell helps eggs to adhere to fingers or clothing.