Sentences with phrase «tapeworm segments do»

Tapeworm segments do not pass every day or in every stool sample; therefore, inspection of several consecutive bowel movements may be needed to find them.

Not exact matches

Because the tapeworm eggs shed so neatly packaged, unless the segments disintegrate first, which rarely happens, they don't show up in a traditional fecal test.

I think it is worth treating for these worms when it obvious that a cat has them due to the presence of tapeworm segments around the rectum or in the stool since I don't know which patients will have problems.

After treatment, the tapeworm dies and is usually digested within the intestine, so worm segments do not usually pass into the stool.

Collect a sample of the stool and bring it to your veterinarian, who can often identify tapeworm segments on sight, but may also choose to do a fecal examination to confirm infestation.