Although tapeworms can be seen in the dog's stool, other types of intestinal worms must usually be diagnosed by looking for eggs via the microscopic examination of a stool sample.
How does a vet check for worms in dogs?
Fecal flotation is a routine veterinary test used to diagnose internal parasites or "worms." The test detects the eggs of mature parasites that live inside the body and pass their eggs to the outside by shedding them into the host's stool.
How do I know if my dog has worms?
Coughing, diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy are the general signs the dog has worms. Other symptoms depend on the type of worm. For example, if your dog has a tapeworm, clear identifiers can be rapid weight loss or what appears to be grains of rice in their stool.
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