My pets are on a monthly flea and parasite prevention, and never miss a dose. Why is it necessary for their stool to be checked?
Unfortunately there is no one prevention that covers all the varieties or parasites that your pet may get exposed to. Monthly prevention is always recommended and highly encouraged for your pet’s safety as well as yours. When you bring your pet’s stool in that’s on a monthly prevention we are checking for other parasites that your pet may have been exposed to. Some of the most common ones that we see are Giardia and Coccidia. Both of these are single organisms that live within the intestinal wall. They can become infected by drinking contaminated water, interacting with an infected pet, or eating a rodent that has been infected. Once we determine if your pet has been exposed, then we can take appropriate measures to free your pet from this burden. Our fecal tests are submitted to the laboratory resulting in 99% accuracy. You will typically be informed of the results within 48 hours.
