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Can I let my dog lick me if he has worms?
- By Ellie
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- August 4, 2026
It’s best not to let your dog lick your face, mouth or broken skin while they have worms.
Most intestinal worms are not transmitted directly through saliva, but microscopic eggs may contaminate his mouth after grooming, licking his bottom or eating faeces. Worms can infect people, particularly children, and may cause serious illness. Here's how to kill worm eggs on surfaces!
Give your pet regular worming treatment to kill intestinal worms in their gut and stop the spread of worms within your home. It's super important to be hygienic when you are dealing with a worm infestation - Wash your hands after handling your dog, always pick up their poo and clean their bedding frequently.
Some dogs won't show signs of worms, even when they are infected. So avoid sharing food or allowing kisses until treatment is fully complete. Worming treatment in dogs gets to work straight away but your dog needs to pass the worms through, so don't get cosy with your pet for at least a week. Worming tablets, like Itch Wormer Tablets for Dogs are fast-acting and will kill roundworms and tapeworms quickly so you can get back to normality.
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