The standard diagnosis for SPD is the presence of fluke ova, which are found through
a fecal examination in the majority of cases.
Fecal examination in the laboratory through culturing and flotation techniques can help to confirm the possible cause, but it is not always helpful.
Any underlying cause should be confirmed with laboratory tests by rectal examination and
fecal examination in laboratory.
Not exact matches
Thus, a full physical
examination, careful patient history taking, and laboratory testing (complete blood count, blood chemistry profile, urinalysis, microscopic
fecal examination, heartworm testing) should be performed
in all dogs with adult - onset demodicosis.
Conduct a full physical
examination, obtain a careful patient history, and perform laboratory tests (complete blood count, blood chemistry profile, microscopic
fecal examination, feline leukemia virus and FIV testing)
in all cats with demodicosis.
In addition, many groups that see a high incidence of intestinal parasites in their rescues have found it more cost effective to forego a fecal examination at the vet and simply worm every dog that comes into the progra
In addition, many groups that see a high incidence of intestinal parasites
in their rescues have found it more cost effective to forego a fecal examination at the vet and simply worm every dog that comes into the progra
in their rescues have found it more cost effective to forego a
fecal examination at the vet and simply worm every dog that comes into the program.
Roundworm eggs are usually plentiful but,
in some cases, it may take more than one
fecal examination to find them.
Some of the cats that do this are negative on
fecal examinations because the parasites are encysted
in their muscles.
A
fecal examination is the most common way to diagnose lungworms
in dogs.
If your puppy is not showing signs of illness, it may be possible for him to clear the infection on his own and a repeat
fecal examination may be performed
in the future.
For example, prescribing parasiticides after
fecal examinations, authorizing refills of potentially nephrotoxic medications after confirming no signs of renal dysfunction, or ordering adjustments
in analgesics for an inpatient might all be performed without the need for the veterinarian's intervention, providing swifter turnaround and relief for patients and clients.
Even when the
fecal examinations do not show an issue, weight loss without another explanation or diarrhea can serve as sufficient evidence of parasitic infestation, and
in some cases even point to a particular type of parasite.
Fecal examination can help
in the diagnosis of a fluke infestation, whereas abdominal ultrasonography is essential
in detecting a pancreatic mass.
In addition to a physical
examination, other diagnostic tests (laboratory work, urinalysis,
fecal exam, x-rays, etc) are often recommended if a problem is detected.
If parasite eggs or worms
in puppy poop are found, your vet will prescribe an appropriate de-wormer and follow up with repeat
fecal examinations until the stool is clear.
Some of the dogs that do this are negative on
fecal examinations because the parasites are encysted
in their muscles.
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.
It is also not unusual for a pet owner to see a tapeworm segment, bring their pet
in for
fecal examination, and have a negative
fecal test.
The same products that kill Toxocara will work on Toxascaris so,
in general, if roundworms of any species are detected
in a
fecal examination, one of the products listed above will be selected.
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Pets with diarrhea should be isolated from other animals — testing and retesting pups and kittens with diarrhea is important since if the parasites are
in the adult stage they may not be shedding eggs and things that can be found
in fecal examinations.
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.
CBC / WBC and blood chemistry panel, urinalysis,
fecal examination, x-rays and ultrasound (diagnostic imaging), pancreatic biopsy if other tests were inconclusive and risk of the procedure is not too great
in the pet's current condition, vitamin B12 and folate blood levels
Fecal examinations are used for diagnosis, except
in the case of heartworms.
Our extensive state - of - the - art,
in - house laboratory provides same - day results on blood profiles, urinalysis, and
fecal examinations.
Because tapeworms can cause illness
in people, once they have been diagnosed it is very important to do multiple
fecal parasite
examinations after treatment to ensure that they have been eliminated.
A dental
examination, blood tests, urine tests,
fecal tests, radiology (x-rays), and other diagnostics may be recommended by your vet to aid
in the diagnosis of your rabbit's loss of appetite and subsequent ileus.
In addition to a physical
examination, the vet will likely conduct a
fecal parasite check to make sure your bird has no intestinal parasites; an
examination of urine and feces to be sure there are no indications of gastrointestinal or renal health problems; gram stains to detect any gram - negative bacteria and yeast, a common cause of bird illness that is treatable; a complete blood count to ensure healthy blood levels and verify the absence of blood parasites; Chlamydia testing to assess if your bird is a carrier of three common infectious diseases (psittacosis, ornithosis and parrot fever) which can spread to other birds and to people and is also treatable; and psittacine beak and feather disease, a virus that can affect birds at any stage of their lives, affects many organ systems, and usually reduces the bird's life span.
Dogs engaging
in this distasteful habit, on the other hand, should undergo frequent
fecal examinations to rule out the presence of harmful parasites and bacteria.
Your ferret must be current on all vaccinations, parasite - free on
fecal testing, and have no changes
in health since the last
examination.
Veterinary assistants have many responsibilities, including assisting
in examinations, laboratory testing, X-ray and ultrasound imaging, assisting with front office procedures, administering vaccinations, drawing blood, obtaining urine and
fecal samples for testing, assisting and answering questions for clients, exercising dogs on their daily walks and much more.
Pets that routinely enter contaminated areas, pets that are routinely boarded, pets with specific idiosyncrasies (quirky eating habits), pets that live
in large groups or that range over large areas, have different needs that may include routine
fecal examinations and shorter vaccination intervals that I usually suggest.
Routine
fecal examinations used to identify parasite eggs passed
in the stool are not useful for identifying lungworm larvae.
Fecal examinations should be done to rule
in or out the presence of respiratory (or other) parasites that could cause or contribute to the dog's respiratory difficulties.
These can not be seen with a naked eye, thus hookworms
in dogs need to be confirmed through a laboratory
fecal examination.
ACT - activated clotting time (bleeding disorders) ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone (adrenal gland function) Ag - antigen test for proteins specific to a disease causing organism or virus Alb - albumin (liver, kidney and intestinal disorders) Alk - Phos, ALP alkaline phosphatase (liver and adrenal disorders) Allergy Testing intradermal or blood antibody test for allergen hypersensitivity ALT - alanine aminotransferase (liver disorder) Amyl - amylase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) ANA - antinuclear antibody (systemic lupus erythematosus) Anaplasmosis Anaplasma spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) APTT - activated partial thromboplastin time (blood clotting ability) AST - aspartate aminotransferase (muscle and liver disorders) Band band cell — type of white blood cell Baso basophil — type of white blood cell Bile Acids digestive acids produced
in the liver and stored
in the gall bladder (liver function) Bili bilirubin (bile pigment responsible for jaundice from liver disease or RBC destruction) BP - blood pressure measurement BUN - blood urea nitrogen (kidney and liver function) Bx biopsy C & S aerobic / anaerobic bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity test (infection, drug selection) Ca +2 calcium ion — unbound calcium (parathyroid gland function) CBC - complete blood count (all circulating cells) Chol cholesterol (liver, thyroid disorders) CK, CPK creatine [phospho] kinase (muscle disease, heart disease) Cl - chloride ion — unbound chloride (hydration, blood pH) CO2 - carbon dioxide (blood pH) Contrast Radiograph x-ray image using injected radiopaque contrast media Cortisol hormone produced by the adrenal glands (adrenal gland function) Coomb's anti- red blood cell antibody test (immune - mediated hemolytic anemia) Crea creatinine (kidney function) CRT - capillary refill time (blood pressure, tissue perfusion) DTM - dermatophyte test medium (ringworm — dermatophytosis) EEG - electroencephalogram (brain function, epilepsy) Ehrlichia Ehrlichia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) EKG, ECG - electrok [c] ardiogram (electrical heart activity, heart arryhthmia) Eos eosinophil — type of white blood cell
Fecal, flotation, direct intestinal parasite exam FeLV Feline Leukemia Virus test FIA Feline Infectious Anemia: aka Feline Hemotrophic Mycoplasma, Haemobartonella felis test FIV Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test Fluorescein Stain fluorescein stain uptake of cornea (corneal ulceration) fT4, fT4ed, freeT4ed thyroxine hormone unbound by protein measured by equilibrium dialysis (thyroid function) GGT gamma - glutamyltranferase (liver disorders) Glob globulin (liver, immune system) Glu blood or urine glucose (diabetes mellitus) Gran granulocytes — subgroup of white blood cells Hb, Hgb hemoglobin — iron rich protein bound to red blood cells that carries oxygen (anemia, red cell mass) HCO3 - bicarbonate ion (blood pH) HCT, PCV, MHCT hematocrit, packed - cell volume, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) K + potassium ion — unbound potassium (kidney disorders, adrenal gland disorders) Lipa lipase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) LYME Borrelia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) Lymph lymphocyte — type of white blood cell MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (anemia, iron deficiency) MCV mean corpuscular volume — average red cell size (anemia, iron deficiency) Mg +2 magnesium ion — unbound magnesium (diabetes, parathyroid function, malnutrition) MHCT, HCT, PCV microhematocrit, hematocrit, packed - cell volume (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) MIC minimum inhibitory concentration — part of the C&S that determines antimicrobial selection Mono monocyte — type of white blood cell MRI magnetic resonance imaging (advanced tissue imaging) Na + sodium ion — unbound sodium (dehydration, adrenal gland disease) nRBC nucleated red blood cell — immature red blood cell (bone marrow damage, lead toxicity) PCV, HCT, MHCT packed - cell volume, hematocrit, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) PE physical
examination pH urine pH (urinary tract infection, urolithiasis) Phos phosphorus (kidney disorders, ketoacidosis, parathyroid function) PLI pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (pancreatitis) PLT platelet — cells involved
in clotting (bleeding disorders) PT prothrombin time (bleeding disorders) PTH parathyroid hormone, parathormone (parathyroid function) Radiograph x-ray image RBC red blood cell count (anemia) REL Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / Ehrlichia / Lyme combination test Retic reticulocyte — immature red blood cell (regenerative vs. non-regenerative anemia) RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever SAP serum alkaline phosphatase (liver disorders) Schirmer Tear Test tear production test (keratoconjunctivitis sicca — dry eye,) Seg segmented neutrophil — type of white blood cell USG Urine specific gravity (urine concentration, kidney function) spec cPL specific canine pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test spec fPL specific feline pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test T4 thyroxine hormone — total (thyroid gland function) TLI trypsin - like immunoreactivity (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) TP total protein (hydration, liver disorders) TPR temperature / pulse / respirations (physical exam vital signs) Trig triglycerides (fat metabolism, liver disorders) TSH thyroid stimulating hormone (thyroid gland function) UA urinalysis (kidney function, urinary tract infection, diabetes) Urine Cortisol - Crea Ratio urine cortisol - creatine ratio (screening test for adrenal gland disease) Urine Protein - Crea Ratio urine protein - creatinine ratio (kidney disorders) VWF VonWillebrands factor (bleeding disorder) WBC white blood cell count (infection, inflammation, bone marrow suppression)
Retreatment of adult dogs may be necessary at monthly intervals as determined by laboratory
fecal examinations or
in animals kept
in known contaminated quarters.
Routine
fecal examinations are commonly used to assess gut health with
in your pet and to evaluate for parasite burden.
For this reason,
fecal examination may be less reliable
in very young puppies than
in adult dogs.
It is possible for dogs to ingest the rabbit feces and coccidia organisms within them and for those organisms to show up
in a
fecal examination done on the dog's stools.