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My new puppy has tapeworms, blood in poop, and feels warm. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 lbs

We got a new puppy. He has tapeworms, feels very warm all the time, has blood in his poop, and his nose has been dry since the day we got him. We got him Tuesday 4/30

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 3rd, 2019

Congrats on your new puppy, but I'm sorry Grant has some issues. The blood in his poop will likely be due to the tapeworms. The dry nose isn't a sign of illness. I would take him into a vet today to have his tapeworms treated. Best of luck.

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