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Yes, but in a round about way. The way your dog might get heart worms from another dog is if the dog with heart worms is bitten by a mosquito which then bites your dog. The virus is spread by mosquitoes and not the dog itself.
The article link below has more info on heart worms in dogs.
What else can I help you with?
What nematode causes heartworm in dogs?
Its called a heart worm you can have your dog tested if negative start it on heart worm medicines if the dog has heart worms there are treatments for this also
What worm causes sever damage to a dogs heart?
Its called a heart worm you can have your dog tested if negative start it on heart worm medicines if the dog has heart worms there are treatments for this also
Is ivomec dangerous to dogs?
if the dog has heart worms Ivomec will kill both the worm and the dog. If the dog is heart worm free it can be sued but Valbazen or panacur are better choices
Does heart worm medicine for dogs keep all other worms away?
No. Basic heartworm medication such as Heartguard only targets heartworms. There are other medications you can give your dog in order to keep other worms away-some flea medications target other types of worms. Below is an article on heartworm meds.
Does vinegar kill heartworms?
Vinegar will kill heart worms in some breeds of dogs. It also depends on how bad and how long your dog has had the worms that determines if vinegar will work or not.
Do heart-worms come out in dogs feces?
Heartworms do not come out in a dog's feces. Instead, heartworms live in the heart and pulmonary arteries of infected dogs, where they can grow into mature worms and produce microfilariae. These microfilariae circulate in the dog's bloodstream and can be detected through blood tests, but they are not excreted in feces. If you suspect your dog has heartworms, it's important to consult a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.
Why does your dog have worms in his poop?
Dogs can get worms from ingesting contaminated soil, water, or other infected animals. It is important to take your dog to the vet to get deworming treatment and prevent the spread of worms to other pets or humans. Regularly cleaning up your dog's poop can help prevent reinfection.
What is the symbiotic relationship of the heartworm and dog?
There is no symbiosis between a flea and a dog. The flea is a blood eating parasite on the dog. There is benefit to the flea but not to the dog so there is no symbiosis.
Can a dog get heart worms from heat?
No, it can't
Are horse worms different from dog worms?
Yes. Though the parasitic worms of horses are similar to the worms of dogs, they are not the the same. This means that horses won't pick up worms from dogs and vice versa.
When dogs have worms and humans catch it can it kill the human?
No a man or woman can not get worms from a dog. If you dog gets worm tell your vet.
Do dogs who have parvo have worms in their poop?
Dogs can certainly have worms and parvo at the same time. But worms in the feces definitely means the dog has worms.
