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My puppy is 5 months now, and she's been dewormed 3 times already. Recently I've seen wriggly worm-looking things stuck on her hair around her anal area; they're white and look segmented. Around her bedding I see little rice-grain looking things, they're hard and are kind of yellow. I'm guessing they are the segments that have dried up and died. I'm wondering if there is an inexpensive way rather than taking her to the vet to get rid of her worms? but if taking her to the vet is the best bet, than I am willing to take her. Is there an otc medication that will work effectively?

• Veteran Advisor David says:

  November 27th, 2007 at 12:39 AM

  Hi there, If there are things that look like grains of rice around your dog's anus, these are probably tapeworm 'proglottids', basically segments which break off and can live independently to continue the life cycle. Unfortunately, the only drug that kills these effectively is praziquantel, which is a prescription only medication and therefore not OTC. OTC wormers are effective against other types of worms such as roundworms and whipworms, but even then, the prescription drugs you get from a vet clinic are stronger and more effective. An all-in-one prescription dewormer (e.g. Drontal) would do the job for you. The tablet(s) are best given with food, and should both kill the worms and prevent reinfestation for 3months. Good luck.

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