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Puppy diarrhea, white spots in poop. Are they worms? Vet or wait?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltipoo | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 14 days old

My dog has diarrhea all day today since the morning and she's pooped about 5 times today.I read online said that if she has white spots on her poop it might indicate that she has worms inside her. she's been herself with the same energy, payfulness, and appetite. She is 2.5 months old, has received her first dewormer and parvo shot 2 weeks ago.do you think I should take her to the vet hospital or do you think I can wait till Monday to take her to a cheaper clinic? Do you think these are worms?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 4th, 2019

As long as Popcorn is behaving normally, you can probably wait until the morning. Given her age, consider submitting a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites and/or repeating the deworming. Pups are typically dewormed every 2 weeks for 3-4 treatments since parasites are common. Afterwards, use a monthly preventative to keep her parasite free.

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