Guest NSGREY Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I've noticed the past few days while poop scooping in the yard that there are these white specks like grains of sand stuck in a group on some of the poop. I'm not sure what to think...I have been checking online at the various sites on worms and parasites but I'm not clear on what it could be. The specks are not as large as grains of rice so I ruled that out. Has anyone else seen this before and is it something that I should take Adora to the vet for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Bring her poop in and drop it off and they will give you meds. They may not even need to see here, but call first thing and ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 My b/f's Boston had something similar, it turned out to be a tape worm. The vet gave him meds and he was as good as new. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rubysdad Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I've noticed the past few days while poop scooping in the yard that there are these white specks like grains of sand stuck in a group on some of the poop. I'm not sure what to think...I have been checking online at the various sites on worms and parasites but I'm not clear on what it could be. The specks are not as large as grains of rice so I ruled that out. Has anyone else seen this before and is it something that I should take Adora to the vet for?? Is he chewing a nyla-bone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Tapes are usually the culprit. They'll resolve themselves over a few weeks. But you can get some Drontel plus from your vet for them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 sounds like wormys to me too. Been there done that. Not fun but very treatable. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Yup, sounds like tapeworm. I treated Sherri on Friday for the same thing. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thank you everyone for your replies. I have just finished dealing with "buggies" on the kids now the dog...sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaysmom Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 We went through the same thing with Seamus--teeny white specks in the poop. I took in a stool sample, and they checked for everything, found nothing. We think it was the type of food he was eating. It is always worth getting it checked to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rubysdad Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 We went through the same thing with Seamus--teeny white specks in the poop. I took in a stool sample, and they checked for everything, found nothing. We think it was the type of food he was eating. It is always worth getting it checked to be sure. There is no question when its tape worms. I think its a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Get a fresh sample and give to vet to do some tests on. Sounds definitely like worms to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest celticfairiemom Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 does he eat egg shells? Once in a while I will give Callie the shell of a raw egg and the next day she has some white flecks in her poop. TL never eats raw egg shells (she doesn't like them) and she has never had the white flecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 My b/f's Boston had something similar, it turned out to be a tape worm. The vet gave him meds and he was as good as new. yup, tapeworm. ember got a droncit shot and that cleared it up "rightawayquik" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Tapes generally look like grains of rice or actual worms; I've seen the teeny specks too and when the fecals came back on those samples they were always negative. I vote for "it's something in the food". Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooRoo Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I've noticed the past few days while poop scooping in the yard that there are these white specks like grains of sand stuck in a group on some of the poop. I'm not sure what to think...I have been checking online at the various sites on worms and parasites but I'm not clear on what it could be. The specks are not as large as grains of rice so I ruled that out. Has anyone else seen this before and is it something that I should take Adora to the vet for?? Is he chewing a nyla-bone? For a couple/few days I stared at Rizzo's poop trying to figure out what was going on - tiny specks of white. I was just about ready to take a sample to the vets and then it dawned on me. He had started showing renewed interest in and was gnawing on a Nylabone from the toy box. Problem solved! I hope it's nothing for you too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Curious to know what kind of food you do feed. If it might be the food, it would be nice to know the brand. Quote From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Well we have a Nylabone but she doesn't chew on it...at least I don't think so and I checked it to see if there are any new chew marks and there are none. I'm feeding her Kirkland Chicken and Rice formula food. It might be nothing and I feel silly asking but truthfully I'm one of those dreaded first time dog owners who knows next to nil or at least it feels like it at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Nothing wrong with being a first time parent. We all had to learn at one time or another. Take a sample to the vet and have them check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Could just be the rice from the food. But I'd still have it checked out with a stool sample to the vet pronto. Especially if it's something new that you haven't seen in the poops before. Tiger had tapeworm and got rid of it with one dose of medication. He didn't even have the white specks in his poop. We found an egg sack (ewww gross!) sort of attached to his butt fur. It was tinier than a grain of rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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