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My puppy eats poop, has worms, and won't eat. Should I see a vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 8 days old | 6.92 lbs

My puppy eat her own poop when we are not looking and she has this white worms in her poop. Now she is not eating anything .

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2019

It sounds like Stella has intestinal worms which are common in puppies. Puppies with intestinal worms can eat their poop as well, but even dogs without intestinal worms eat their poop. They just like the taste. I am very concerning that she isn't eating anything, and due to that, I would take her into a vet immediately. It's quite serious when such a young puppy won't eat. Best of luck.
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