How can whipworms be diagnosed? 

Unfortunately, many pet owners don’t detect whipworms in their dogs, as most of them don’t show any symptoms. However, the only person who is able to detect and diagnose this whipworm infection is your veterinarian and is the only one who can prescribe an appropriate treatment. So, if you want to make sure that your pet is safe, you should schedule a consultation and talk to your vet about this potential problem. 

“While pet parents would readily recognize the symptoms associated with colitis, it would be impossible for an owner to know if those symptoms are caused by whipworms,” Dr. Marrinson says.

Even though it may seem disgusting, you can actually collect a sample of your furry friend’s feces and then take it to your vet for a thorough analysis, which will lead to an accurate diagnosis. What is actually the analysis process? The dog’s stool sample is treated with a special solution and examined under a microscope by your vet. They will immediately see if your dog is suffering from whipworms or not. 

“Whipworms can be difficult to diagnose because the females are not prolific egg producers,” Dr. Marrinson says. “Therefore, it is hard to reliably find the eggs, even if the dog is infected.”