eCHINOCOCCUS

Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati are the ascarids that are coughed up and swallowed during the larval stage. These roundworms are found in dog and cats, respectively

yes. they can. faeces from dogs, cats and foxes can have toxocara Canis in it. this is a type of worm which affects animals and HUMANS. although it may not lead to an eye infection, it's very nasty and can result in blindness! toxocara doesn't just stay in faeces either, it infects the soil too!

You're probably thinking of Toxocara Canis, the common roundworm of the dog. Toxocara eggs are present in the faeces of dogs which have not been treated with the appropriate medication. Total blindness from Toxocara infection is exceptional. It is rare even for the sight of one eye to be totally lost, though vision can be impaired.