FECAL TESTING EVERY 6 MONTHS
THE IMPORTANCE OF A BI-ANNUAL EXAM
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W
hy should my pet have a fecal test every six
months? An ounce of prevention keeps the
parasites away and keeps your pet and family
healthy! CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite
Council) recommends conducting fecal
examinations two to four times during the first
year of life and one to two times per year in adults,
depending on patient health and lifestyle factors.
Our clinic follows these guidelines and requires
bi-annual fecal examinations. Although your pet
hat is the importance of a bi-annual examination? Dogs and
cats age faster than people, which is why it is exceedingly
important for all pets, especially senior pets, to visit their
veterinarian twice a year. Your pet ages approximately 7 human
years per calendar year, but can vary depending on the size of
your pet. This is why it is important for a veterinarian to see
your pet every six months i.e. every 3.5 years of their life.
Unfortunately, most pet owners learn the hard way that twice a
year examinations aren't only for sick pets. The idea is to prevent
illness and not wait until a pet has obvious problems.
Additionally, blood work is not only needed before surgery or
may be on heartworm prevention or dewormed
when pets are ill, but it is important for all pets as part of a
on a routine basis, parasites ALWAYS pose a
complete routine wellness examination. Blood tests provide
threat to your pet and family. Animal feces can
your veterinarian with baseline information about your pet. If
contain bacteria and parasite eggs that infect
humans and pets. Infection happens when tiny
amounts of animal stool containing the germs
reach the mouth. People may also become
accidentally infected when they touch their mouth
with soiled hands. Children often have their hands
in their mouths and are at higher risk of infection.
To keep our facility parasite free and to keep your
your pet never has wellness blood work and later develops a
disease or other condition, your veterinarian has no way to know
how long the problem has been present in the pet. One of the
most important things you can do for your pet is to make sure
they get routine veterinary examinations. Taking preventative
measures ensures you catch any potential problems early; saving
you money and providing better care for your pet. During a biannual examination at our clinic, we conduct a complete
physical exam to check your pet’s condition from nose to tail.
pet and family safe, we follow the CAPC
We will evaluate everything from your pet’s heart and breathing
recommended guidelines!
to their ears, mouth and skin.
2020A 3rd Ave. NW Waverly IA
50677
319.483.5049