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Cat Fecal Exam

Fecal testing allows us to screen for microscopic parasite eggs in healthy pets. We can also screen for specific viral and bacterial infections with stool samples.

What is a fecal parasite screen?


A test done on a stool sample looks for the presence of parasite eggs.

What does a fecal parasite screen reveal?


A fecal parasite screen reveals the presence of parasite eggs.

How is a fecal parasite screen done?


Stool samples are sent to a lab where eggs are separated from the feces and then identified with a microscope.

Cat stool test cost?


Please contact our clinic for further information.

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The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

Pets can get lost which can be a traumatic and possibly tragic event.  It’s important to have a collar and ID tag, but these are not foolproof.  Collars can break or fall off leaving your pet unidentifiable. This can be prevented with the use of a microchip. As noted in the Dartmouth Tribune in April 2017: A pet is lost every seven seconds One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime Only 2 percent of lost cats and 17 percent of lost dogs with ID return home When a pet gets lost, they are 20 times more likely to make their way back home when they have a microchip

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