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dogs stool has what looks like flakes of coconut on it. Also now has mucousy strings hanging out of rectum

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Hi rrushton,

Sounds like tapeworms to me. Tapeworms release segments that exit the anus and spread tapeworm eggs into the environment. They can cause severe itching in some dogs. They can usually be seen in the stool and are small about 1/2 inch moving things. If the stool has dried, they look like rice in the stool or stuck in the hair around the anus. You should take a sample into your vet as over the counter wormers are ineffective against tape worms.

For additional information about worms, see this site
http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/worms.html

Hope this helps.

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Expert: Jane Lefler
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