Roundworms are white strand-like worms around 4 inches in length. They feed on the body resources for propagation and can cause considerable deterioration in health. They enter into the body in the form of eggs from infected food or water. They can also enter the body through an open wound that has been exposed to contaminated soil.
A hookworm is a parasite that lives and feeds inside its host’s body. The larvae of hookworms are usually picked up by dogs because they tend to eat them unknowingly or the worms are contracted through the paws. Dogs have the habit of digging mud and the hookworm always is found in contaminated soil. They can also be transferred through the mother's milk, and some veterinary doctors believe that they can be transferred through the placenta into the unborn pup.
Ringworm is a fungal infection that is highly communicable. It can infect human beings, livestock, pets, and other animals. All infected bodies, then, become carriers and transmitters of the infection till they are cured. Rarely does ringworm infection spread from soil. It can attack the body, scalp, feet, and nails. Ringworm infection can be cured by using medication that kills the fungus growth.
