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My 2-week-old puppy's poop has white balls. Are they worm eggs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 15 days old

My 2 week old puppy poops out white balls are those worm eggs?

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 3rd, 2017

No, you can't see worm eggs, but white balls aren't normal, either. At 2 weeks of age it is time for her first deworming regardless, but these balls aren't normal, and I would take a sample to your vet so that he can run a check for parasites and dispense dewormer.

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