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Originally Posted by Marhcarter  Ringworm won't come out in poop because it is actually a fungal infection, but it does sound like an oral heartworm/roundworm/other parasite medication is in order. I dislike topical preparations like frontline because it makes the hair all greasy looking. I am looking at my Trifexis package insert and it is safe in dogs over 8 weeks old but they must weigh 5 lbs. Trifexis is expensive ($135.00 for 6 months) but it covers fleas, roundworms, hookworms, heartworms and whipworms.
I would definitely take that worm to the vet in the am and also have a fecal done. Don't beat yourself up. Internal parasites are impossible to detect without a fecal unless they become symptomatic or pass one, like Hiccup did. Good news:they are easily treated. Good luck & let us know what the vet says. 
Maybe a couple of months of frontline and then Hiccup will weigh enough for an oral preventative. |
I always forget that. Maybe because I hate fungal things the most.