If your pet has been diagnosed with having worms do yourself a favor and don't let your dog lick you. Also don't let your dog sleep on your bed. Be careful for a while until your pup is feeling better, otherwise you're gonna get sick too. Just so you're educated on the matter, here are the worms you should be concerned about:

1. Roundworms

Roundworm eggs are shed constantly by the infected dog (or, most commonly, puppy). If he licks his butt and then licks you, the contamination begins.
Your doctor will prescribe roundworm medicine that will clear up the problem.

2. Hookworms

More often than not, the infestation occurs from the person walking through contaminated soil with bare feet.

The person can experience diarrhea, weight loss and anemia.

3. Tapeworms

It’s rare, but transmission of the Dipylidium caninum tapeworm can occur if you were to swallow an infected flea (which is exactly how pets get tapeworms).

• Do not walk barefoot where your dog poops.
• Never let a puppy with worms sleep with you. The eggs can get into the bedding and invade your body.

Can humans get worms from dogs? Yes. They can get worms from cats, too.

Can it be cured? Yes. Treatment is usually simple.

Pets Adviser gives you the skinny on what else you should know about worms. Our advice is to be aware if your doggie is getting sick often. Get him tested to see if he has worms, and if he does use caution until he gets better.