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Whipworms are intestinal parasites that are relatively common in dogs but only occasionally seen in cats. The medical term for a whipworm infestation is "trichuriasis." They are named after the variety of Trichuris species that affect various host species.
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Unfortunately, whipworms, roundworms, and hookworms can all take up residence in your dog! But can your dog catch worms from cats? Can Dogs Get Worms From Cats? Yes, dogs can get worms from felines.
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Whipworm is most commonly passed to a puppy from its mother, prior to birth. While puppies are by far the most at risk, older dogs and cats can also become infected in adult life. Infection in adult dogs can occur in a number of ways: Contact with, or ingestion of, the feces of an infected animal
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Whipworms in Dogs and Cats. Whipworms are a large intestinal parasite in dogs and cats. Dogs often get infected with Trichurias vulpis and cats get infected with T. felis, T. serrata, and T. campanula. Whipworms tend to be rather species-specific, meaning dogs and cats have their own whipworm parasites.
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Additionally, whipworms can infect cats of any age. Whipworms can affect both dogs and cats. If you would like to learn more about how this disease affects dogs, please visit this page in the PetMD health library.
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The most common types of worms in cats and dogs are tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms (dogs only). Read on to learn how pets and people can pick up intestinal worms and the symptoms to watch for.
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Whipworm infections are more common in dogs than cats, but still need to be taken very seriously in cats and kittens. Cats can become infected by ingesting anything contaminated with whipworm eggs or larva. Whipworms can live in soil, food, and water anywhere from a few months to a few years.
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While humans can actually get whipworms, they are not the same species as those that infest cats. In fact, cats and dogs rarely transmit whipworms to one another because canine whipworms are not adapted to survive in feline hosts. Feline whipworms are pretty rare in North America, but the canine version is a common problem for dogs in the United States, according to Companion Animal Parasite Council.
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Whipworms of different types infect dogs and cats. Trichuris vulpis and Trichuris campanula are whipworms that can infect dogs, and Trichuris serrata can infect cats, though whipworm infections in cats are rare.
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How do whipworms infect? Whipworm is most commonly passed to a puppy from its mother, prior to birth. While puppies are by far the most at risk, older dogs and cats can also become infected in adult life.

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