My new puppy has diarrhea and a long worm. Is it roundworms? Dewormer?

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Adopted a mixed breed puppy, supposed to b about 8 wks old. Later that evening we noticed she had diarrhea. The next day we saw a worm in the diarrhea, roughly 8"-10" in length, & tapered at both ends. 1. Should deworming have already taken place prior to her being adopted out? 2. I suspect this to be roundworms, do u agree? 3. If it is roundworms, should the following medication clear this up? "Bayer Quad Dewormer Tablets for Dogs 2-25lbs, 4 pack" Vague instructions, please help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Congrats on your new puppy! 1. Yes deworming likely should have taken place, and when a deworming treatment is given, you can see worms passed meaning the medication is working. 2. Yes, it does look like roundworms. 3. Yes, the Bayer Quad Dewormer Tablet should help. For Poppy's weight, she should get 1 tablet. I hope this helps!

My new puppy has diarrhea and a long worm. Is it roundworms? Dewormer?

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