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What are the symptoms of a puppy with worms?

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1. things that look like "rice" or even small, wiggling "worms" in stool.
2. skinny puppy, big round belly
3. skooting butt on floor
4. "staring" fur -- dry, unhealthy-looking coat

The puppy would show signs of fatigue and weakness in advanced stages. He/she would also be looking a little thin under the skin (looking skinny).

the pup will eat a lot and not put on any weight and it will drag its butt along the floor.

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