1. What are the white worms in dog poop?
The two most common internal parasites in dogs are tapeworms and roundworms.
First of all, the appearance of tapeworms is off-white and flat, some are only the size of rice grains, and some are elongated, like thin noodles.
When a dog is infected with many tapeworms, in addition to the white worms found in the feces, the pet owner can usually find white segments like maggots around the dog’s anus, and the dog will also itch because of itching. Rub the anal area on the ground frequently. Tapeworm infection mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs, causing symptoms such as hemorrhagic enteritis, vomiting, and pica, leading to gradual weight loss, malnutrition, anemia, and lethargy in dogs. It may also cause neurological symptoms such as convulsions and spasms in severe cases.
Secondly, the color of the roundworms is light yellow and white, and the color of the roundworms of some families and genera will be whiter. Roundworms are usually tapered at both ends and thicker in the middle, like a slender rubber band. After a dog is infected with many roundworms, it is prone to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence, etc., and it will also be accompanied by malaise and stunted growth.
Second, what should I do if white worms are in my dog’s stool?
1. Deworming dogs promptly: For dog tapeworms, deworming drugs containing praziquantel can be used. To repel the roundworms in the dog’s stomach, the anthelmintic drugs containing mile oxime and other ingredients will be more effective. Generally, the market deworming drugs in the dog’s body are broad-spectrum insecticides. Alternate use of anthelmintics for parasites. When there are many parasites in the dog’s stomach, it is necessary to feed deworming medicine once every two weeks until no more worms appear in the dog’s feces.
2. Improve the environment: Dogs infected with many internal parasites are usually related to environmental sanitation and clutter. It is recommended that owners improve the kennel environment in time and carefully clean and disinfect everyday items such as kennels and food bowls.
3. Pay attention to diet: avoid feeding raw dog food. Do not let the dog lick the food or feces on the ground when taking the dog out. If you can’t control it, putting a muzzle on the dog is recommended.
In addition to tapeworms and roundworms, common internal parasites in dogs include nematodes, hookworms, coccidia, toxoplasma, etc. These parasites are harmful to dogs. The body will cause more harm, so the owner must regularly deworm the dog. If any abnormality is found, he must go to the nearby pet hospital for inspection in time.
