My dog has hookworms. What safety steps should I take for my family?

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(I asked this question already but typed the wrong type of worms instead) My dog was recently diagnosed with hookworms, what extent of caution should we take? Should all sheets and bedding be washed? Should we wear gloves when petting her? Should we wipe the floors down? Does she have to be kept separate until the worms are gone? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 11 months and 28 days old

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

I have attached a handout below with more information for you. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1530 Hookworm eggs are not immediately infectious, so there is no need to wash sheets and bedding. Similarly, there isn't any need to wear gloves when petting Lady or wipe the floor. Humans are most commonly infected from soil that is contaminated with hookworm larvae, so it would not be recommended to go outside barefoot to help prevent infection. Here is more information on humans. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/hookworm/index.html The best way to prevent infection to yourself or other dogs is to keep Lady and any other dogs on a monthy heartworm preventative that also includes a dewormer for hookworms. And right now, be sure to pick up her stool immediately after she goes, so the eggs don't have time to hatch and get into the soil Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

My dog has hookworms. What safety steps should I take for my family?

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