Taking your pet to the park should be a fun time for you and your furry friend to run around and enjoy yourselves. However, it’s important to be cautious as city parks and other public areas can have a high risk of gastrointestinal parasites. If your pet picks up one of these parasites, it can lead to significant health consequences. This is just one reason why a fecal test is an important component of your pet’s healthcare program when you bring them into Dr. Keshava Eega and the team at Pavilion Crossing Animal Hospital & Grooming in Riverview, Florida. A fecal test allows our team to detect any infection present so we can take the action needed to protect your pet’s well-being. Additionally, services like pet sitters or doggy day care often require a negative fecal test result before they will admit your pet. We would like to explain why a fecal test is so important for your pet.
Fecal testing is how your local veterinarian can detect intestinal parasites in your pet. These are common for dogs and cats and can even transfer to humans in some cases. The parasites which can be detected in a fecal test include:
Because larvae, worm eggs, and protozoan cysts are not possible for one to see by eyesight alone, fecal testing employs methods to detect these parasites. These methods include:
To learn more about why fecal testing is so important for your pet’s long-term health, please contact the team at Pavilion Crossing Animal Hospital & Grooming. We can be reached at (813) 670-8881.
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