Can I get sick if I don't wash hands after feeding my dog?

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Hi! I want to know, that one time i feed my dog with my hand then eat food with same hands without washing my hands. How worst it can be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 27 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

There is a possibility of contracting worms and other internal parasites such as giardia as well as bacterial infections from eating with hands which have not been washed after handling/feeding your pet. It is always recommended to wash hands both after handling animals and also before eating even if you have not

Can I get sick if I don't wash hands after feeding my dog?

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