What do parasites look like?

[ryan57]

Stump is 47lbs @ 2yrs and 6.5 months old. For the past 2 days he has passed in his poop what appears to be grass seed which makes sense. No difference in activity.

Does anyone here have photos of common parasites that look like grass seed? Should I have him tested?
About 1/16 to 1/8" long by 1mm. Very small like partially digested grass seed. They do not move.

 

[wellington]

Tape worm when broken off into segments can look like grass seed. About the size of a grain of rice. But, they move and can be seen in poop or around the anus.

 

[ryan57]

Tape worm when broken off into segments can look like grass seed. About the size of a grain of rice. But, they move and can be seen in poop or around the anus.

These float in his soaks if he poops and it dissolves. His poop normally is firm, not wet and grass heavy. I'm taking him tomorrow or Friday, stool in hand, for testing and general annual checkup. His last was last August when he took his unplanned vacation so it's time anyway.

 

[wellington]

Happy Birthday. Sounds good.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Happy birthday! @ryan57

 

[ryan57]

Confirmed. Moderate load of pinworms. Pick up his prescription tomorrow.

 

[Ink]

Confirmed. Moderate load of pinworms. Pick up his prescription tomorrow.

Happy belated birthday