4. Parasites Have you seen white, seed-like chunks in your dog's poop or bedding? Or clinging to the fur around their anus? Sorry to say, but those aren't seeds: they're bits of tapeworm.

The dog — nicknamed Matt after the copious amounts of matted fur covering the canine's body upon his discovery, according to KLBK-TV — was rescued by the South Plains Society for the ...

Flea tapeworms are found in canine intestines and transmitted to dogs when fleas carrying tapeworm eggs are accidentally ...

You may also notice behavioral changes in your dog, like scooting and a decreased appetite. Intestinal worms, also known as intestinal parasites, are a common problem for dogs and dog parents.