Types of worms in dogs and symptoms
The Short Answer
Scooting and Rice Grains
Tapeworm segments look like rice grains near the tail. Roundworms cause a pot-bellied look in puppies. Diarrhea and weight loss are common.
Prevention
Regular deworming and heartworm prevention (which often controls intestinal parasites).
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