My dog has hookworms. Can humans catch them from licking or poop?

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my dog has hookworm has licked or faces and such. can we get it from that? I got poop on my hands will the soap get rid of it? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 8 months and 12 days old | 49 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap after touching any fecal material. It is unlikely that you would get hookworms from Phoenix's mouth unless she very recently ate her dog stool. Here is some more information: http://www.petsandparasites.org/dog-owners/hookworms/

My dog has hookworms. Can humans catch them from licking or poop?

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