How are Whipworms Diagnosed in Dogs?
Whipworms are diagnosed by an analysis of a dog’s feces. Microscopic analysis of feces is necessary to diagnose whipworms and your veterinarian has methods available to concentrate the feces so that whipworm eggs are more easily located in the fecal sample. The problem with relying solely on fecal analysis for detection of whipworms is the fact that whipworms are shed intermittently and may not always be present in a fecal sample. Therefore, it is not unusual for a veterinarian to advise treatment for whipworms if whipworm infection is suspected in a dog even when confirmation of the infection is not available. What Kinds of Symptoms do Whipworms Cause in Dogs? Whipworms live in the cecum and large intestine of the dog and are capable of producing a large amount of inflammation in these areas. Read on Dog and Cat Parasites Reasons to Check Your Dog or Cat’s Feces for Intestinal Parasites Dangers of Dog Worms in Children The most common sign seen with whipworm infection in dogs is diarr
