My new puppy has rice-like segments in her fur and poop. What is it?

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I just purchased a puppy (Shih Tzu/Yorkie Mix) and we noticed this in her fur and in her poop. We are wondering what it is. It isn't a mucus consistency and it doesn't look or feel like any type of worm. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 23 days old

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on the new puppy! Unfortunately, it looks like Umi might have tapeworms which shed little “rice grain” looking segments. Take her (and a fecal sample) into your local vet to confirm and get a prescription for a dewormer that will work for that type of worm.

My new puppy has rice-like segments in her fur and poop. What is it?

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