Fecal Analysis
Fecal Analysis: A fecal evaluation can help detect intestinal parasites such as whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm, Giardia and Coccidia. Some intestinal parasites such as roundworm and hookworm are zoonotic (transmissible from animal to human), especially in children or people with suppressed immune systems ( immunosuppressed). Fecal testing can help us to ensure your pet is being treated properly for intestinal parasites and if any additional treatments are needed.
Even pets that appear happy and healthy can have hidden medical problems which may become serious or even life-threatening when left undetected. Blood, urine and fecal testing play an important role in identifying diseases earlier so we can intervene with other diagnostic or treatment recommendations if deemed appropriate. These diagnostics also help to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases to people or other pets. Since our pets cannot tell us when they’re ill, annual laboratory testing becomes very important.