Most Tapeworms are diagnosed by visualizing the worm in your pets feces,
crawling around its anus, or in its bedding.
Clinical diagnosis is usually made by observing the white mobile tapeworm segments in the feces or
crawling around the anus.
Not exact matches
Many times, dogs with tapeworms will actually have worm segments stuck to or
crawling on the fur
around their
anus (this is called the «perianal area»), and in their feces.
Owners may notice tapeworm segments stuck to or
crawling through the fur
around their dog's
anus.
Most owners understandably find it aesthetically offensive to see parts of these parasites
crawling around on their dog's
anus, fur or feces.