How To Tell If Your Dog Has Worms?

Visible worms in stool, vomit, or around the anus

Scooting or dragging the rear on the ground

Pot-bellied appearance

Weight loss despite normal or increased appetite

Diarrhea or soft stools

Vomiting

Dull coat or poor coat condition

Lethargy or low energy

Coughing, especially with lungworm or roundworm infections

Itchy anus or frequent licking of the rear

Pale gums, which can suggest anemia from heavy worm burden

Worm segments that look like rice grains in the stool or bedding

Poor growth in puppies

Abdominal discomfort or bloating

A sudden change in appetite

Signs of dehydration from ongoing diarrhea or vomiting

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