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What are these cream-colored, peanut-sized things in my dog's poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Terrier | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

what is this in my pups poop? she once or twice a week has strange cream colored substances in her poop. It is about the size and color of a large peanut or macaroni . otherwise she seems very healthy .

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 19th, 2020

Hi there, thanks for the photo! It really looks like she must be ingesting something from outside. It almost looks like a peanut or something??? It does not look like any type of parasite or mucus which is what I was thinking. I would just keep an eye on her poops and see if you can figure out what she may be eating.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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    Hello. Can you please post a photo? It is very difficult to say what this substance is without seeing it. My best guess would be a tapeworm segment but I really can't say for sure. When you see it again please take a photo and post again. Thanks!

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