Other screening tests might
include a fecal flotation for intestinal parasites especially in puppies and kittens, and a serum thyroxine (total T4) test in middle aged and older cats.
Not exact matches
It is also recommended for dogs and cats to get yearly
fecal examinations done (
including a
fecal smear and a
fecal flotation) to ensure they have not been infected with this parasite from the environment.
The «necessary» exam was $ 130, which
included the 3rd
fecal flotation in 4 months.
This
includes the Lab 4Dx Plus Test, the Lyme Quant C6 Test to measure active Lyme infection, the best available
fecal flotation by centrifugation, and new breakthrough
fecal antigen ELISAs for hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm detection.
Necessary tests will likely
include a chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, urinalysis, a
fecal smear and
flotation, a
fecal culture, chest and abdominal X-rays, an abdominal ultrasound, an electrocardiogram and endoscopy.