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Can any intestinal parasites be passed from a dog to people? - The Drake Center

Yes, and, unfortunately, some parasites can cause blindness in children. They can also cause skin problems. We take parasites very seriously. Although they're entirely preventable and treatable, we do not ever want children to be exposed to intestinal parasites.

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How can I keep my dog from passing intestinal parasites on to other pets in the household? - The Drake Center

By having them treated for parasites as soon as possible and having a preventative program in place.

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What can I do to prevent tapeworm? - The Drake Center

They get tapeworms by ingesting fleas or flea eggs. By controlling fleas, you're not going to ever have tapeworms.

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Can my indoor dog still get intestinal parasites? - The Drake Center

Yes, unless your indoor dog never goes outside, although I don't think any dogs are like that.

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