Your Pet May Be Sharing More Than Affection: How Household Animals Are Fueling Parasitic Infections in American Families
A growing body of veterinary and medical research reveals that the parasites living in your dog or cat pose a genuine and underappreciated health risk to every member of your household. From roundworms passed through contaminated soil to hookworms that penetrate bare skin, the transmission pathways between pets and their owners are more direct than most families realize. Affordable antiparasitic treatments are increasingly being recommended for entire households — pets and people alike.