Stray puppy poop has white stringy bits. Is it worms or serious?

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Found a stray puppy last night and it went to the bathroom and it looks like there is toilet paper in his poop is this normal like maybe he ate something I found him under an abandoned chicken coop or is this a sign of worms or a more serious problem. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

How lovely of you to save Bruno! It could be that he ate something or he could have worms. Worms are very common in puppies, and given he was a stray, he would not have gotten deworming treatments. I would have him seen by a vet first thing in the morning. Bring along a sample of his feces for the vet to examined. He will need a thorough health check, blood work, urinalysis, vaccines, heartworm treatment, and flea treatment in addition to deworming. If you don't want to assume financial responsibility for Bruno, I would bring him into the SPCA. They can get him the medical treatment he needs and can find a home for him.

Stray puppy poop has white stringy bits. Is it worms or serious?

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