Whipworms Cause straining to defecate in dogs. Can see red blood in stool. Difficult to get rid of in yard. Must pick up stools. Whipworm eggs can live for several months or even years in the soil.
Dogs can acquire whipworm through contact with the feces of an infected dog.
Very difficult to cure as the dog often returns to an infected environment. Difficult to diagnose. Several fecal examinations may be necessary.