Toxocara canis is an infection caused by a tapeworm parasite of the genus Echinococcus, called Toxocara canis, transmitted by dogs. Toxocara canis is common in children aged 3-10 years and rarely causes disease in adults.

Cat and dog tapeworm disease appears everywhere regardless of rural or urban areas, even developed countries are still susceptible to infection and even have many infections. Is cat and dog tapeworm disease in humans worth worrying about? Cat and dog tapeworm disease is not dangerous, but if detected late, it can cause complications in many organs and even death.