Can I see hookworms in my dog's poop, or are they microscopic?

Hi there. Most of our fecal exams require specific tests that will separate our parasite eggs from the feces. Typically I do what's called a fecal float-as most people do. Under the microscope you would be looking for parasite eggs-but there are various forms and you have to know what you're looking for. If you look it up, there are diagrams on certain types of eggs online-but I always recommend a fecal be done by your doctor in case any are missed at home.

Pretty severe if you can see worms in Emma's stool. I recommend giving her Panacur, which is an OTC deworming treatment. She will need another deworming treatment two weeks after the first treatment to make sure all the worms are killed. She will need deworming treatments every three months after that.

The worms in Herbie's vomit indicate he does have intestinal worms. You often don't see worms in the poop unless there is a very heavy infestation of them. The eggs are what are deposited in the feces, and those can only be seen with a microscope. Herbie needs a deworming treatment, and I recommend Panacur which you can get OTC. He will need another deworming treatment two weeks after the first to kill all the worms, and then will need one once a month until he is six months old. After that, he will need a deworming treatment every three months.

No, it would be highly unlikely to see worms in every stool. Worms only pass through the stool intermittently, just as they only shed their eggs intermittently. Be sure that the deworming medication that you purchased is appropriate for the type of worms that are present. If Diamond's worms resemble spaghetti, they are likely roundworms, whereas if they resemble grains of rice, they are likely tapeworms. Tapeworms can be a bit trickier to treat and will likely require prescription based dewormers from your vet. As fair warning, if Diamond has a large burden of worms, she may vomit or have diarrhea with worms present, but this is usually short-lived. I hope that all goes well!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bobo. I recommend that she has a stool sample evaluated by her veterinarian. If there are parasites present, their eggs will be evident under the microscope. If so, her veterinarian will prescribe a deworming medication. If what you are seeing in the stool are not parasites, it could be mucus. This typically indicates inflammation. There are medications for this as well. I hope this information helps!

Hello, they can be transmitted via a fecal to oral route for both. In the case of hookworms, the species (Ancylostoma brazilienze) can burrow into the skin of people. I advised washing your hands after playing with your puppy and washing your feet/taking showers regularly if you think your yard is infested with hookworms. You should also pick up you're puppy's feces promptly to decrease contamination into your environment. Hope this helps.

Typically, no, hookworms will not cause the intensities to become bunched. There are some parasites, specifically whipworms, that can cause an intusseception (where the bowel folds in on itself) but this usually causes severe illness (vomiting and diarrhea). Based on the X-rays, it does not look like your dog has any sort of intestinal blockage. If your dog is vomiting or having diarrhea for more than 24-48 hours after being treated for worms, then she will need to be checked out again by your vet. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!