dog poop for vet to check

[jp2854]

what does your vet have you do after you get a poop sample til you take it in to them to check? I just have it sitting out didn't know if it needed to be refrigerated or any of that. this is the first time I have had to take a sample to them.

 

[RareBreed]

what does your vet have you do after you get a poop sample til you take it in to them to check? I just have it sitting out didn't know if it needed to be refrigerated or any of that. this is the first time I have had to take a sample to them.

It doesn't need to be refridgerated. I am almost 100% sure it won't spoil by leaving it out.

 

[jp2854]

yes i know it wont spoil but it stinks and i have to smell it til 1130am ugh. and yes its int a plastic bag ziplocked close and I can still smell it. Fresh poop stinks.

 

[RareBreed]

yes i know it wont spoil but it stinks and i have to smell it til 1130am ugh. and yes its int a plastic bag ziplocked close and I can still smell it. Fresh poop stinks.

Leave it outside until you go or just pick up a new pile before you go to the vet.

 

[jp2854]

OH I just wish bruno would poop on command lol.

 

[RoseRed]

what does your vet have you do after you get a poop sample til you take it in to them to check? I just have it sitting out didn't know if it needed to be refrigerated or any of that. this is the first time I have had to take a sample to them.

You will post about ANYTHING, won't you. Ick.

 

[jp2854]

no rose i wont post about anything. I am a new dog owner and had that question if you were and you didn't know the answer you would ask too I bet.

 

[Mojo]

no rose i wont post about anything. I am a new dog owner and had that question if you were and you didn't know the answer you would ask too I bet.

I can't wait until your house gets carried away by a pack of wild Dung Beetles.

 

[RoseRed]

no rose i wont post about anything. I am a new dog owner and had that question if you were and you didn't know the answer you would ask too I bet.

Haven't you had that dog for about a year now?

And no, I would not ask how to keep dog #### fresh or if I should refrigerate it.

 

[Jameo]

I can't wait until your house gets carried away by a pack of wild Dung Beetles.

 

[dn0121]

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I can't wait until your house gets carried away by a pack of wild Dung Beetles.

I have some domesticated dung beetles if you don't feel like waiting.

 

[Cowgirl]

What are they testing for? We always refridgerate any fecals.

 

[jp2854]

I guess they are checking for doggy parasites or worms but not sure. How do they do the heartworm test? If its a blood test I bet bruno wont be a happy camper.

 

[cattitude]

I guess they are checking for doggy parasites or worms but not sure. How do they do the heartworm test? If its a blood test I bet bruno wont be a happy camper.

Heartworm test is done via blood sample. They will have to stick a vein..usually front leg on the large dog.

 

[jp2854]

ok thanks catt. I bet this test is going to be expensive too. She is also goingn to get all of her shots updated too and we are also going to get her the meds for kennel cough so if we have to board her she is already checked safe for it. But I am hoping I can find someone to petsit if I ever go on another vacation.

 

[AdvPetCareSvc]

Most vets want a fresh sample so they can see active parasite eggs or even the adult worm. If you can't get the sample right before you go to the vet, then refrigerate it. Double or triple bag it or put it in a cooler if you don't want to use your fridge.