My puppy has worms in his poop but seems fine. What should I do?

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My 9 week old pup, Buster is pooping normal, however i have found a few worms in his poop. Could he be expelling dead worms,as he isnt showing any of the normal signs of worms? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 18 days old | 5 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! If you're seeing worms in his stool, this definitely indicates that he has some intestinal parasites - roundworms and hookworms are extremely common in puppies this age. They won't go away on their own and can be quite dangerous for his health, so I would recommend treating him with a broad-spectrum dewormer like Strongid or Panacur - you can get these over the counter at most pet stores. Just follow the instructions on the package based on Buster's weight. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can take a fecal sample in to your vet's office and have them test it to determine exactly what kind of parasites are present. They will then prescribe an appropriate dewormer for him depending on what is found.

My puppy has worms in his poop but seems fine. What should I do?

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