Tapeworm or Nylabone pieces?

GatorDog · 02-08-2012, 02:11 PM

Has anyone every had this dilemma before? Today when I was inspecting Aid's poop, I noticed white pieces in it and immediately thought of tapeworms, but they weren't moving. While doing some online investigating, I read that some people who give their dogs Nylabones have found pieces before. He was chomping away on his already mutilated Nyla last night. Could that be it? Do tapeworm segments always move?

GatorDog · 02-08-2012, 02:19 PM

Well he just pooped again and upon some disgusting further inspection, it is indeed hard plastic Nylabone pieces. Phew!

msvette2u · 02-08-2012, 03:33 PM

Yes, at least some of the worms would be moving if it was tapes.
Also you'd see dried ones stuck to the fur around his anus, because they actually crawl out of the butt and...well, get stuck there.

GatorDog · 02-08-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by msvette2u

Yes, at least some of the worms would be moving if it was tapes.
Also you'd see dried ones stuck to the fur around his anus, because they actually crawl out of the butt and...well, get stuck there.

Gross! NO worms near the butt..thankfully.

Thanks for the info! I learn something new every day.

I didn't realize he'd really done that much damage to the bone. I'm gonna stick to bully sticks I think..

msvette2u · 02-08-2012, 03:41 PM

We had a dog eat one of those beef tracheas once and I thought he was dying when I saw what came out his butt the next day

GatorDog · 02-08-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by msvette2u

We had a dog eat one of those beef tracheas once and I thought he was dying when I saw what came out his butt the next day

Oh I did that once too and nearly lost my lunch. I could not believe what that looked like coming out...

Goes to show how much time out of my day I actually spend looking at crap.

sashadog · 02-09-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorDog

Oh I did that once too and nearly lost my lunch. I could not believe what that looked like coming out...

Goes to show how much time out of my day I actually spend looking at crap.

Oh the everyday joys of doggie ownership

I remember having to train my boyfriend to actually watch the dogs poop everyday so that we'd know if anything was going on. He thought I was crazy... still does probably but at least he watches now!

4TheDawgies · 02-09-2012, 12:48 AM

Tapes also don't shed all the time. if there were pieces in the poop for multiple poops it isn't necessarily worms. In fact you can test your dog for worms even if you've seen the worms in a bowel movement RIGHT before you take them to the vet, and the fecal sample can come up negative unless they send it off to the lab.

Good_Karma · 02-09-2012, 07:07 AM

Hahaha!!! The first time I saw Nylabone pieces in poop was a bit shocking to me as well.

I make my own dog treats, and over the years I have learned what ingredients pass through to the other end unchanged. Sesame seeds, sunflower seeds...

jetscarbie · 02-09-2012, 07:18 AM

A found a small polly pocket head in poop one day. I had to call my husband to come see b/c it was the creepiest thing ever!!

02-08-2012, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,025	Tapeworm or Nylabone pieces? Has anyone every had this dilemma before? Today when I was inspecting Aid's poop, I noticed white pieces in it and immediately thought of tapeworms, but they weren't moving. While doing some online investigating, I read that some people who give their dogs Nylabones have found pieces before. He was chomping away on his already mutilated Nyla last night. Could that be it? Do tapeworm segments always move? __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

02-08-2012, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,025	Well he just pooped again and upon some disgusting further inspection, it is indeed hard plastic Nylabone pieces. Phew! __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

02-08-2012, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	Yes, at least some of the worms would be moving if it was tapes. Also you'd see dried ones stuck to the fur around his anus, because they actually crawl out of the butt and...well, get stuck there. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

02-08-2012, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	We had a dog eat one of those beef tracheas once and I thought he was dying when I saw what came out his butt the next day __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

02-09-2012, 12:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
4TheDawgies Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KS Posts: 746	Tapes also don't shed all the time. if there were pieces in the poop for multiple poops it isn't necessarily worms. In fact you can test your dog for worms even if you've seen the worms in a bowel movement RIGHT before you take them to the vet, and the fecal sample can come up negative unless they send it off to the lab. __________________ "For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear."

02-09-2012, 07:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	Hahaha!!! The first time I saw Nylabone pieces in poop was a bit shocking to me as well. I make my own dog treats, and over the years I have learned what ingredients pass through to the other end unchanged. Sesame seeds, sunflower seeds... __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

02-09-2012, 07:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
jetscarbie Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 746	A found a small polly pocket head in poop one day. I had to call my husband to come see b/c it was the creepiest thing ever!!

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