Fecal examinations can reveal potential digestive issues from diarrhea to worms in the stool.
Fecal exams can reveal parasites, in adult form or even in the beginning egg stages. Intestinal parasites can lead to gastrointestinal upset and even result in impaction.
We send fecal samples to an external lab to be tested. Depending on symptoms, the veterinarian may want to run a specific test.
The test can reveal if there are adult worms and/or young eggs.
A typical fecal examination consists of adding a special solution to the fecal sample so that the eggs float to the top and are then examined under a microscope to be identified.
We ask that you collect a fresh sample so that the parasites are easier to identify. If your cat will use the bathroom in an empty litter box, that is preferred so that there is not litter in the sample.
Our veterinarians can go over costs before running any tests.
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