Many times the presence of parasite eggs or genetic material is found under the microscope or in stool samples at the lab.

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, you’ve likely seen videos of dogs scooting. Silly dogs dragging their butts across the floor while you hear laughing in the backround.

You might also see roundworms in your dog's stool or vomit. Roundworms are zoonotic, which means they can be spread to human family members. Tapeworms: Dogs pick up tapeworms when they ingest an ...

Anal sac disease, dietary issues, tapeworms, and allergies can cause more frequent scooting. If your dog scoots constantly or you see parasites, pus, or blood in their stool, call a vet asap.

Even if a tapeworm is not yet visible, a doctor can check stool samples for parts of larvae or eggs. From there, medication will clear up the parasite. “Sometimes the tapeworm will exit your ...