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My dog has non-moving worm-like things in poop. What dewormer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 48 lbs

Hello. My dog has worm like things in her feces.... i am not sure what kind they are, so I dont know what kind of dewormer to get. They are not moving, though.

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 29th, 2018

These are most likely tapeworm segments. PetCo carries several over the counter dewormers like the Bayer Quad Dewormer that should work for this type of worm. (You are looking for one with praziquantel in the ingredients.) Just use the dosing instructions on the box. Good luck to you and Bailey!

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