One of the most common questions posed by animal guardians is “How do I know if my pet has worms?” While many guardians will think their pets don’t have worms because the worms are not visually observed, the most accurate way of diagnosing parasitic worm infections in dogs and cats is through microscopic exam of… [Read more]
Everything you wanted to know about your pet’s stool sample but were afraid to ask…
One of the most important diagnostic test veterinarians perform on dogs and cats is the microscopic examination of stool samples for the presence of parasites and/or their eggs. Intestinal parasites may not only cause varying degrees of digestive symptoms from vomiting to diarrhea, but also may pose a risk to humans in some cases. That… [Read more]