Some of the most commonly found worms in dogs with coprophagia include: Hookworms. Tapeworms. Roundworms.
What diseases can dogs get from eating poop?
Coprophagia is usually harmless, but can sometimes spread an infectious disease or parasite to your dog. It can also cause gastroenteritis that results in vomiting and diarrhea.
What kind of worms do dogs get from eating poop?
Whipworms. Whipworms are a type of worm in dogs that lives in the cecum (the beginning of the large intestine) and colon, where they pass their eggs into the dog's feces. Dogs get whipworms from ingesting an infested substance, which can include soil, food, water, feces, or animal flesh.
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