Tapeworm Transmission: Can Dogs Spread Tapeworms to Humans?

Humans can catch tapeworms from dogs by ingesting the tapeworm eggs present in the dog's feces. This can occur through various means, such as ingesting food or water contaminated with dog feces, coming into contact with the feces while playing or petting the dog, or accidental ingestion of the eggs while cleaning the dog's waste or grooming the dog's fur.