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What is this black worm with yellow or orange stripes from my dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 70 lbs

Black worm with yellow or orange stripes and I don't know what it is

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on December 1st, 2017

I'm unclear as to if this is a worm your dog had in its feces or if you found this worm and your dog ate it. Intestinal worms are pale colored and white/yellowish. Otherwise I would need to see a photo of the worm to have a guess at what it is. Please repost. Thank you!

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