Tapeworms are commonly seen in feces. They appear as flat, thin, white worms crawling freely out of the rectum. They may also have dried and gotten stuck to the fur. We carry a specific wormer for tapeworms. Roundworms resemble spaghetti and may also be seen in the stool.
Intestinal worms are contagious.
Your dog can pick them up just by walking in the grass. Even if you do not see worms in your pet's stools, it may still have worms. Please bring in a stool sample every 6 months. We will send you reminder cards in the mail. We should see your dog once a year for a physical, a heartworm test, and to update it's vaccinations.