Worms in poop...should I be worried? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkieluvr1 · 12-10-2009, 03:41 PM

I just brought my new puppy home yesterday. He's 8 weeks and he just pooped and there were worms in it? Is this normal? I know he's started his deworming but does that mean its supposed to pass through his poop? I'm worried

florencelisa · 12-10-2009, 03:46 PM

I found a very long worm one time in my first puppy's poop. This was a day later he was dewormed. I called my vet and told her that I found a long worm in his poop, and she just said, that's because we gave him a dewormer yesterday...

I felt kind of foolish after that... but I was just as concerned as you seem to be. The worm I found in his poop was dead of course. Not sure if your worm is dead.

But I suppose it's pretty normal for it to pass through it's poop. No worries.

yorkieluvr1 · 12-10-2009, 03:49 PM

No, it was more than one worm and they were alive

OwnedByJezebel · 12-10-2009, 03:59 PM

As long as they are being properly dewomed, then you shouldn't worry. They'll soon be gone. And, yes, it is not unusual for you to see the worms still moving after the dog has passed them. Just be sure to clean up after them right away after they go.

You really need to know what kind of worms you are dealing with. Roundworms? Hookworms? Tapeworms? Tapeworms are caused by your dog ingesting infected fleas, so if it is a tapeworm, you need to be sure to not only get the dog dewormed (at the vet), but you need to be diligent about getting rid of the fleas, too. The other worms are present in common environmental stuff (like dirt), and you can treat them with dewormers that you can get OTC or at the vet. Some heartworm/flea medications also contain ingredients that fight the worms (except maybe not tapeworm), so you can keep most of this under control with the right once per month treatment.

It's not a big deal, you just need to treat it and stay on top of it.

BTW, you can almost guarantee that every puppy has worms and needs to be treated. One of those types -- I forget which one although I know it isn't taperworms -- lies dormant in the mamma and passes to the pups through the placenta, so they are born infected.

yorkieluvr1 · 12-10-2009, 05:24 PM

Thanks so much. I'm feeling so much anxiety right now worrying about my baby. I called the vet and I'm bringing him in tomorrow!

Cha Cha · 12-10-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieluvr1

Thanks so much. I'm feeling so much anxiety right now worrying about my baby. I called the vet and I'm bringing him in tomorrow!

Worms freak me out! The thing is, if puppies are started on a regular worming schedule early you should not be seeing any worms in their stool. (The actual worm is the adult stage of the lifecycle) and 8 weeks is still a pretty little baby so to see them in the stool means the worm has gone from an egg to an adult. This would lead me to think that this was your puppy's first deworming. In any case, I am very glad you are taking your baby to the vet. When I actually see worms in the any stool, it leads me to believe they have quite an infestation and your vet will get you going in the right direction for the best treatment to rid them completely. Did they recommend you bring a stool sample with you??

Jacksmom052709 · 12-11-2009, 05:12 PM

One other thing to remember when dealing with worms, is to make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after handing the puppy (if you touch his/her hind area) or if you pick up any poop. It is possible that you or any other humans who come in contact with the contaminate feces can get worms too. I hated when Jack was going through this - I never washed my hands so much in my life. LOL

12-10-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
yorkieluvr1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 54	Worms in poop...should I be worried? I just brought my new puppy home yesterday. He's 8 weeks and he just pooped and there were worms in it? Is this normal? I know he's started his deworming but does that mean its supposed to pass through his poop? I'm worried __________________ Courtney, Giving All My Lve To Romeo

12-10-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
florencelisa Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 249 Blog Entries: 9	I found a very long worm one time in my first puppy's poop. This was a day later he was dewormed. I called my vet and told her that I found a long worm in his poop, and she just said, that's because we gave him a dewormer yesterday... I felt kind of foolish after that... but I was just as concerned as you seem to be. The worm I found in his poop was dead of course. Not sure if your worm is dead. But I suppose it's pretty normal for it to pass through it's poop. No worries. __________________ Proud Mommy of Lewie & Manolo Last edited by florencelisa; 12-10-2009 at 03:48 PM.

12-10-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
yorkieluvr1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 54	No, it was more than one worm and they were alive __________________ Courtney, Giving All My Lve To Romeo

12-10-2009, 03:59 PM	#4
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	As long as they are being properly dewomed, then you shouldn't worry. They'll soon be gone. And, yes, it is not unusual for you to see the worms still moving after the dog has passed them. Just be sure to clean up after them right away after they go. You really need to know what kind of worms you are dealing with. Roundworms? Hookworms? Tapeworms? Tapeworms are caused by your dog ingesting infected fleas, so if it is a tapeworm, you need to be sure to not only get the dog dewormed (at the vet), but you need to be diligent about getting rid of the fleas, too. The other worms are present in common environmental stuff (like dirt), and you can treat them with dewormers that you can get OTC or at the vet. Some heartworm/flea medications also contain ingredients that fight the worms (except maybe not tapeworm), so you can keep most of this under control with the right once per month treatment. It's not a big deal, you just need to treat it and stay on top of it. BTW, you can almost guarantee that every puppy has worms and needs to be treated. One of those types -- I forget which one although I know it isn't taperworms -- lies dormant in the mamma and passes to the pups through the placenta, so they are born infected. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

12-10-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
yorkieluvr1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 54	Thanks so much. I'm feeling so much anxiety right now worrying about my baby. I called the vet and I'm bringing him in tomorrow! __________________ Courtney, Giving All My Lve To Romeo

12-11-2009, 05:12 PM	#7
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	One other thing to remember when dealing with worms, is to make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after handing the puppy (if you touch his/her hind area) or if you pick up any poop. It is possible that you or any other humans who come in contact with the contaminate feces can get worms too. I hated when Jack was going through this - I never washed my hands so much in my life. LOL __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.