1. Toxoplasma gondii: This parasite is found in cat feces and can cause toxoplasmosis in humans. Infection during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems for the developing fetus.
2. Roundworms: Roundworm eggs are passed in the feces of infected animals and can be ingested by humans, leading to intestinal infection.
3. Hookworms: Hookworms attach to the intestinal wall and feed on blood, causing anemia and other health problems in humans.
4. Tapeworms: Tapeworms can be transmitted to humans through the ingestion of infected fleas or by direct contact with infected animals.
5. Scabies mites: Scabies mites burrow under the skin and cause intense itching and discomfort in both animals and humans.
6. Giardia: Giardia is a microscopic parasite that can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and other gastrointestinal symptoms in both pets and humans.
7. Fleas and Ticks: Fleas and ticks can carry diseases such as plague, tularemia, and Lyme disease, which can be transmitted to humans through bites.
8. Cryptosporidium: Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain in both humans and animals.
Practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly after handling pets, cleaning up pet waste promptly, and keeping pets up-to-date on preventive parasite treatments, can help reduce the risk of transmission of pet parasites to humans.