My 5-day-old puppy has worms? What does puppy poop look like?

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My newborn puppy is 5 days old. Can they have worms at an early stage? I have a picture of his stool. Please let me know if we may share the photo. It’s my first time nursing an orphaned puppy. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Yes, puppies can become infected with intestinal parasites 'in utero' (before being born), through nursing or from their environment. You can submit the stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Begin a deworming protocol when the pup is two weeks old.

My 5-day-old puppy has worms? What does puppy poop look like?

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