Although white worms in dogs isn’t really a serious condition, they are still bothersome and should be treated as they can cause nausea or diarrhea in the long run.

Introduction

Dogs can be quite curious, and as a cause, they ingest just about anything. As a result, dogs swallow some things they are not supposed to - like the white worm.

The white worm, also known as the tapeworm, settles in the small intestine of dogs. The most common cause is by swallowing an infected flea.

Fleas can carry the white worm’s larvae. If your dog swallows it, an adult white worm can grow inside your dog's intestines.

White worms in dogs are made up of tiny segments that are about the size of a grain of rice. They attach themselves to the walls of your dog's gut using hook-like suckers. Then they start to feed and grow.

They might not be harmful but in great numbers, they may cause disturbances. So what should you do when your dog has a white worm in its guts?

How do I know if my dog has white worms in its stomach?

You may also see these tiny parts crawling near your dog's backside or on the place where he stays. They can also be moving around in his poop.

If your dog has a heavy tapeworm infection, he may lose weight, even though he is eating normally.

When dogs swallow white worms, it may cause them to throw up. Check on your dog’s vomit if there are any worms.

I know it can be a little gross, but to make sure that your dog is healthy, you have to occasionally check its feces. As the tapeworm grows, pieces of it break off into segments and pass into the dog's intestines. You will then see these dried, white to cream colored segments in your dog’s feces (or under the tail). They are quite irritating so dogs may drag their bottoms across the floor, or lick their behinds a lot.

Now that I know my dog has white worms, what should I do to treat it?

The veterinarian might give your dog oral medication or some injection to

deworm your dog. There are several safe prescription drugs that treat tapeworms in dogs. These include epsiprantel (Cestex), fenbendazole (Panacur, Safe-Guard), and praziquantel (Bilticide). The medicine dissolves the worms, so you won't see them pass when your dog defecates.

Here are some great medicines for the treatment of white worms:

Goodbye white worms! But how do I make sure they will stay away?

Conclusion

As a conclusion, always watch what your dog is eating, where he’s eating, where he’s going, or if he’s eating some of his fleas done through scratching himself with his teeth. Never forget to clean up your dog’s place to make it unsuitable for fleas. Consequently, if your dog has been diagnosed with white worms, be open to products like those mentioned above. I particularly would recommend the Panacur Canine Dewormer because it is easy to feed to my dog. Aside from this, it can also eliminate various other worms so it’s a win-win situation.