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I saw small worms caught in the hair around my pet’s anus or on the faeces. What are they?

April 26, 2017faeces hair pet saw small worms

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I saw small worms caught in the hair around my pet’s anus or on the faeces. What are they?

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Small white worms about the size of a rice grain are tapeworm segments. In dogs, they usually result from swallowing fleas. Good flea control is the best preventive. If you see possible tapeworm segments, feel free to bring them in a ziplock bag for our technicians to confirm the diagnosis and dispense an appropriate medication.