stlgrey Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I thought I was going to be sick. This was so disgusting. Ali came running inside and had a "string poop" still attached. I had to remove it with a paper towel. I was almost puking so I didn't get a good look at the 'string'. I have noticed some dried stools in the yard lately that look like dried string or long (6 inch or so) fibers. I didn't think nothing of it until tonight. Is this a possible worm infestation? Ali is a known poop eater. I haven't seen any live worms in her stools. Sorry this was such a gross post, but sometimes need to give details to find some help. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 It sounds more like grass or something. Adult worms don't get passed unless they are zapped with a wormer. Hook and roundworm eggs are hard to spot without a microscope (not stringy) and tape segments are usually compared to rice grains. If you are worried it won't hurt to use a wormer. Worming should be done regularly anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlgrey Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 These aren't eggs, but looked like actual dead roundworms being pooped out. I just looked at some images of them online, gross they look like spaghetti and can be seen in the poop. My dogs take regular Heartgard which doesn't protect against hook or roundworms. I did get a box of pyantrel (sp?) to treat her with just in case. I will also take a sample into the vet. Most things don't gross me out, but this sure does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 If there are actual roundworms being passed your dog must have a heavy infestation. Remember they can infect humans too, so be extra careful to clear up poop. A dose or two of Drontal will deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 It sounds like roundworms. I watched a big clump extrude from Roo when she was a little puppy. Apparently a mother dog can pass them onto their puppies. Roo must have been heavily infested to have that many. The vet gave us Drontal. Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brit1 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 My son has a dog that was dx with roundworms a few months ago, vet gave him a one dose treatment and NO followup so last week there was a nice poop full of roundworms again. Anyone have good advice on actually getting rid of them? Vet had apparently relied on Heartguard Plus to take care of any new ones but it didn't anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Drontal Plus should take care of it! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlgrey Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 She got two treatments of Panacur 3 weeks apart. It seems to have done the trick. I keep her muzzled when she is outside. She is a manic poo eater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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