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My dog had a small round reddish pink worm in his stool. Do you know what kind it is?
2 Answers

Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on January 27th, 2020
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on February 29th, 2020
It could be a species of roundworm. Without a fecal exam, it is difficult to determine definitively. The good news is that it isn't an emergency. You can submit it and/or a stool sample to your veterinarian on Monday. Once the specific parasite is confirmed, the appropriate dewormer can be administered or dispensed. You may need to repeat it in two weeks.
A monthly heartworm preventive, such as HeartGard or Sentinel, can protect against reinfection.
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