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My puppy has worms. Are they tapeworms? How to treat & cost?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 3 months and 14 days old | 15 lbs

My puppy has worms it looks like tapeworms but I don’t know and I don’t know how to treat them or how much it will cost please help they come out when she poops and when she’s asleep

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on December 15th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian to start her on a deworming medication. It looks like this could be tapeworms but they would be able to take a look up close and decide. Then they can use the best dewormer for her. Usually treating worms is inexpensive and effective. Best of luck!

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