[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Percys_mamma

Ok, so I posted about Percys butt scooting, and really thought it was his anal glands, I expressed them at home after all (wasn't that bad, really) and the scooting stopped, so I thought we were ok.

But, yesterday, while we were away, the scooting started again. I honestly forgot to check him poop before I threw it away, so I checked it today.

OMG! Both times today, there were little "rice" looking thingies in it. They weren't moving, but Percy doesn't eat rice! There are also little empty casing type things around his butt. (Maybe dead worms??)

I don't understand how he would have gotten worms, he is UPT on every shot known to man, get heartworm every month, and Advantage for fleas....

If he did have worms, wouldn't the little rice looking things be moving? Also, he stool is normal, not diarrhea, if it was worms wouldn't that be the case as well?

Anyone know anything about this? Can I wait until tomorrow to call the vet? Or should I get to ER care? He is acting normal otherwise.

Sounds like tapeworms. This is one worm that Heartworm meds are not effective in getting rid of.