A campylobacter infection is usually diagnosed by laboratory
examination of a fecal sample.
Not exact matches
Diagnosis is based on finding the organism on microscopic
examination of a fresh
fecal sample.
Because the function
of the worm segment is to leave the pet before laying its eggs, it is not unusual for a
fecal examination to not show tapeworm eggs in the stool
sample.
Fortunately, most
of these parasites can be found through routine stool parasite
examination, so next time you bring Fido to the veterinarian, don't forget the
fecal sample!
The choice
of medication your veterinarian will prescribe depends upon the findings
of an
examination and any necessary ancillary tests, such as a
fecal examination for intestinal parasites or microscopic
examination of a skin
sample or an ear swab for ear mites.
Collect a
sample of the stool and bring it to your veterinarian, who can often identify tapeworm segments on sight, but may also choose to do a
fecal examination to confirm infestation.
A full in - clinic laboratory (updated in 2016) gives our skilled veterinary technicians the ability to run blood work,
fecals, urinalysis, and microscopic
examinations of any
sample so that we can have results quickly, and the ability to help your pet efficiently.
Microscopic
examination of a direct
fecal smear or
of a
sample that has been stained with iodine can reveal the presence
of giardia.
Once you have adopted your dog or cat, we advise that you take a
sample of your animal's stool to your veterinarian for a
fecal examination and internal parasite control program.
When ever your pet is acting ill, we always recommend an
examination of your pet and an analysis
of a
fecal sample.
Hookworms are diagnosed with a microscopic
examination of a stool
sample by a technique called
fecal flotation.