Stool samples are telling of a dog’s health, writes Kyle Grusling, DVM. He reminds dog owners that parasites are not the only thing that can be seen on a fecal check. In addition to gastrointestinal parasites, stool samples may reveal diarrhea, mites and protozoa.
Source: Whole Dog Journal, March 2019. Link.
A great diagnostic or screening tool for any dog, routine poop checks ensure that your dog is healthy and not putting anyone else at risk.
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