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Are yellow dots in dog poop undigested rice or tapeworms after deworming?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Greyhound | Female | spayed | 4 years and 10 months old | 60 lbs

I took my dog out earlier and noticed yellowish dots in her poop. My first thought was tapeworm segments but I gave her dewormer last weekend. I also fed her white rice last night so is it possible it's just undigested rice or do you think it's actually tapeworm segments? I didn't notice any movement in her poop but I attached a picture of it.

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Answered By Amber Da Silva, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2017

It does look like this could be undigested rice. If you are giving her a broad-spectrum dewormer that kills tapeworms on a regular schedule, then it should be keeping her free of those. If you want to be sure that she is free of parasites or if these spots in her stool continue, I would recommend having a fecal exam done. Some parasites are microscopic and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on August 13th, 2019

    It's hard to tell from the photo if those are worm sections or something undigested in the stool (such as corn or a grain). I would continue with Bambi's deworming treatment, especially if she has been exposed again, and try to keep her from eating other stool/treat other animals for worms in your home at the same time. If the stool continues to have a strange look to it, bringing it into your vet for a fecal exam under a microscope is best.

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