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My dog might have bladder worms. What tests are needed for diagnosis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 2 days old

Hi what type of test show bladder worm in dogs thanks

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2019

Diagnosis of the bladder worm infection requires microscopic examination of urine sedimentation and evaluation of possible hematuria (bloody urine). The microscopic examinations will reveal the presence of eggs in the urine sedimentation.

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