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My dog eats weird things. Could she have tapeworms or parasites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello. Would anyone be able to tell me by looking at the picture of my dog had parasites? She does eat weird things so I'm hoping it's just something she ate and not tapeworms. Please help!

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2017

The picture does not clearly show any tapeworm segments but remember there are many types of roundworms also whose eggs require a microscopic exam. If she eats non-food items regularly she should be dewormed monthly as a precaution

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