is there any danger for a baby to get dog’s parasites or illnesses ?
March 12th, 2010 | by admin |
Hi there – make sure your dog is wormed regularly in accordance with the worm medication instructions – usually every month.
Obviously you should clear up any waste matter from your dog outside where your baby might play. It might be an idea to fence off a little of the garden exclusively for your dog to do his business – It took about a month to train my dog that is the place to "go" now. Dog’s faeces can carry lots of bacteria as well as cats faeces too – the most dangerous is toxoplasmosis which can cause permanent blindness.
There is a risk from flea bites to not only babies but also adults, so protect your dog from fleas – here in the UK, I found that Frontline is the best (a little costly though).
My little one climbs all over my dog – but I’m happy knowing that my dog is clean, de-flea’d and wormed regularly.
Try not to let your dog lick your babies face or pick up any of baby’s toys, soothers, bottles etc.
Good luck!
2 Responses to “is there any danger for a baby to get dog’s parasites or illnesses ?”
By juggler on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply
Yes, I think, if the dog leaks the baby’s face and mouth. But check with your pediatrician and vet for the specific parasites you are concerned about.
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By rickiehart72 on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply
Hi there – make sure your dog is wormed regularly in accordance with the worm medication instructions – usually every month.
Obviously you should clear up any waste matter from your dog outside where your baby might play. It might be an idea to fence off a little of the garden exclusively for your dog to do his business – It took about a month to train my dog that is the place to "go" now. Dog’s faeces can carry lots of bacteria as well as cats faeces too – the most dangerous is toxoplasmosis which can cause permanent blindness.
There is a risk from flea bites to not only babies but also adults, so protect your dog from fleas – here in the UK, I found that Frontline is the best (a little costly though).
My little one climbs all over my dog – but I’m happy knowing that my dog is clean, de-flea’d and wormed regularly.
Try not to let your dog lick your babies face or pick up any of baby’s toys, soothers, bottles etc.
Good luck!
References :