http://ask.metafilter.com/77335/How-do-I-keep-from-getting-my-dogs-roundworms/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post How do I keep from getting my dog's roundworms? Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:02:08 -0800 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:02:08 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/77335/How-do-I-keep-from-getting-my-dogs-roundworms How do I keep from getting my dog's roundworms? <br /><br /> So this morning my dog threw up what appeared to be a roundworm. Yay, vet trip. But I want to make sure that neither me nor my family get roundworms. Aside from washing hands a lot, is there anything we should do to make sure this doesn't spread? post:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.77335 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:00:39 -0800 GuyZero dog health worm roundworm http://ask.metafilter.com/77335/How-do-I-keep-from-getting-my-dogs-roundworms#1148503 Not to be gross but don't ingest feces and you'll be fine. the deworming is a one treatment deal and will be cleared up in about a day or so. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.77335-1148503 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:02:08 -0800 iamabot http://ask.metafilter.com/77335/How-do-I-keep-from-getting-my-dogs-roundworms#1148612 Depends on what kind of roundworm. Most of them are host-specific and won't bother infecting you. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.77335-1148612 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:47:32 -0800 NucleophilicAttack http://ask.metafilter.com/77335/How-do-I-keep-from-getting-my-dogs-roundworms#1149363 I'm sure you've thoroughly disinfected the area where your dog threw up, yes? comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.77335-1149363 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:33:21 -0800 Effigy2000