Can I get giardia from my dog licking me?
Gerry Maggio
2025-07-30 22:31:40
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Fortunately, the risk of humans contracting Giardia from dogs is relatively low, but it can happen. Make sure to wash your hands after handling your dog's poop to reduce this low risk. In humans, giardia transmission commonly occurs via drinking water, not from pets. Our four-legged companions can also spread the parasite, even if they do not show signs of infection. Dogs can contract Giardia by drinking water or eating grass or other substances that have been contaminated with feces. Any seasoned pet owners know our dogs explore the world using their mouths. This makes the parasite easy to pick up in an environment by doing anything from drinking from a puddle, eating another animal's poop or chewing on a stick.
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