There are a several different types of worms and they usually need different medications to be rid of all of them. Yes, a stool test would identify exactly what worms, if any, she has. Tape worms many times are missed in stool tests since the segments are only passed out at certain times during the life cycle. Worm medication can also be hard on the dog's system and there is a recovery period that is needed after the worming so pinpointing exactly what worms a pet may have is really important.
Sometimes the tiny ones are more prone to problems. Just the fact that she is tiny is enough to be an alert to you and your vet. Hopefully, you vet is aware of the various problems that some Yorkies are prone to have. |