Worms?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Yikes! I really hope it's not worms! Keep us posted!

[dappledoxie]

I wouldn't go so far to say fecals aren't accurate, they aren't 100% but nothing is. Sometimes worms aren't seen, tapeworms are normally seen in person rather than on a fecal but they are short, white, "rice" like segments. Rounds are long, white worms that may be seen when heavily infested. Worms eggs are shed in the feces but not at all times, perhaps that's why you could say fecals aren't totally accurate but they are still the most accurate way to check for worms. With puppies, we will check fecals every time they come in for vaccines during the puppy visits so we make sure we find them. Signs could be diarrhea, lethargy, pot-belly, bloody stool, or even vomiting we've seen some puppies vomit worms up when they have so many! Poor things!

[lv4dogs]

Fecals are fairly accurate provided you have a nice sized fresh sample.
Keep in mind that tapeworms very rarely show up on fecals though, although they are quite easy & common to see in person. They resemble rice like pieces, ussually found on the feces, around the dogs rear, soemtimes on bedding & where the dog lays. Tapeworms are also not transmitted from pet to pet, they have to actually injest them to get them. Ussually from fleas or dead rodents. Provided the pet has enough fresh water & food these are the safest types of worms.

[dappledoxie]

Exactomundo! hehe