Now it's easier than ever to find out if your dog is infected with dangerous parasites and worms. Zero Egg Count's easy to use Canine Parasite and Worm Stool Test Kits are specifically designed to identify the type and number of internal parasites infecting your dog.
How can I test my dog for worms at home?
Collect a Sample of Your Dog's Stool Your veterinarian may ask you to bring a fresh sample of your dog's stool from home, especially if you are seeing worms in their feces or notice dried, rice-like segments in their fur. You only need a small amount of feces; usually about a teaspoon-size sample will do.
How do I check my dog for worms?
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.
What are the first signs of worms in dogs?
Some of the most common symptoms of worms in dogs are:Weight loss accompanied by a marked increase or decrease in appetite.Distended abdomen, or 'pot-bellied' appearance.Lethargy.Vomiting.Diarrhea/chronic soft stools.Chronic coughing.Dulling of coat and/or hair loss accompanied by skin irritation/inflammation.Dog Deworming - Viera East Veterinary Center
What does a dog with worms poop look like?
Roundworms look like spaghetti and may be several inches long. Tapeworms aren't usually seen in dog poop, but their egg sacs, which look like grains of rice, can be found in dog poop or sticking to a dog's behind.
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