Healtchare & Nutrition Forum for your puppy's health

Found a Worm

November 12, 2014, 11:00 AM


I had found a little worm on my bed and the first thought that came to mind is that it came from my puppy?  At the risk of sounding ignorant, could this be a tapeworm if she has had all of her de-worming medication?  I'm not sure how big the worms are and where that could have possibly come from?
Category: Common Conditions

Answer:


What you found is a tapeworm segment.  Commonly used "dewormers" are effective against many other types of worms but most are not effective against tapeworms.    There are 3 products which are effective Cestex, Droncit and Drontal Plus.  These are available through your veterinarian.  Take a look at the Doctorpup video on tapeworms.