Tapeworm infections are usually diagnosed by finding segments—which appear as small white worms that may look like grains of rice or seeds—on the rear end of your dog, in your dog's feces, or where your dog lives and sleeps.
Can you see tapeworms in dog poop?
Chances are you won't see the adult worm. As it grows, though, some of its segments fall off and pass through your dog's poop. You may see these tiny parts crawling near your dog's backside or on their bedding. You may also see them moving around in their poop.
How can I tell if my dog has tapeworms?
Clinical diagnosis is usually made by observing the white, mobile tapeworm segments in the feces or crawling around the anus. These segments look like grains of white rice or cucumber seeds. Occasionally segments are seen crawling around the dog's anus.
What does tapeworm look like in poop?
Tapeworms are flat worms that look a bit like ribbons. Their bodies are made up of segments, and each segment is about the size of a grain of rice.
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