As a pet owner, discovering worms in your dog’s stool can be unsettling. Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and whipworms are more common than you might think. Beyond being unpleasant to see, these parasites can pose serious health risks and are often highly contagious, and not just to other pets, but in some cases, to humans as well.
Is worms in your dog’s poop an emergency?
While it’s not typically a life-threatening emergency, seeing worms in your dog’s poop means your dog needs immediate veterinary attention. Worms can multiply quickly, affect your dog’s internal organs, and in some cases, be passed on to other pets or even humans.
Even if you don’t see worms, your dog may still be infected. Signs like a pot-bellied appearance, coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, or a dull coat could all be indicators of intestinal worms
