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My dog's poop has a reddish pink round worm. What kind is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog had a small round reddish pink worm in his stool. Do you know what kind it is?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 27th, 2020

It looks like this could be a piece of a roundworm or tapeworm segment. I would recommend taking a stool sample in to be seen by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate treatment recommendations can be made. A dewormer is likely needed.

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