Gathering a poop sample doesn’t have to be stressful for the pet owner, writes Marty Becker, DVM. He reminds us that fecal sampling is good medicine and shares a simple, mess-free method of collecting them.
Source: Fear Free Happy Homes, December 10, 2019. Link. Some pet owners question the need for frequent fecal testing, but it’s important to understand that dogs and cats spend a lot of time with their noses to the ground (and far less-savory spots, too). They’re at a much higher risk of contracting an intestinal parasite infection than a human. What’s more, those parasites can find their way to us, and are particularly risky for immunocompromised individuals and young children.
INSIGHTS: Share this with pet owners on social media, in newsletters and in appointment reminders to help ensure fecal sample collaboration with pet owners.