You can, however, get worms from dogs. Worms attack humans and dogs, so if you’re not careful, you may contract one from your pet. Catching worms from dogs is just like getting a cough.

Tapeworms. Dogs get tapeworms from swallowing fleas, which carry them. Tapeworms absorb some of the dog’s nutrients from the intestine where they attach. ... Humans can also get tapeworms, ...