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I saw small worms caught in the hair on my pets hind legs and tail. What are they?

April 26, 2017hair hind legs Pets saw small tail worms

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I saw small worms caught in the hair on my pets hind legs and tail. What are they?

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Small white worms about the size of a grain of rice in length are tapeworm segments. They come from swallowing fleas or from eating mice. There are tablets you can purchase from your veterinarian to eradicate tapeworms. There are NO products in the pet stores or grocery stores to kill tapeworms. Also, in order to keep them away, you should practice good flea control.