[header] How to get rid of tapeworms in your pets [title] Look for common symptoms. [step] In general, signs of tapeworms can be difficult to spot. The most obvious sign is when you spot little segments of the worm-almost like grains of rice-around your pet's anus or in its fecal matter. 
Sometimes, behavioral clues might tip you off. If your dog seems to be dragging its butt on the carpet more frequently, you may want to check for tapeworms.