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Originally Posted by JeanieK  I don't see how taking a stool sample in once a year is going to prevent anything. They can be infected by worms the day after you take the stool sample in.
If there are no signs then chances are the dog does not have them, or they are not active.
If you do the research, you will find that unless they catch it at exactly the right stage, that it cannot be detected in one stool sample, that you would have to take in every stool sample for 72 hours.
Vets are aware of this. Most people are not.
So I am not being cynical, or nieve. I am being realistic. Vets, are not beyond doing extra tests to make more money and telling you that the dog needs deworming meds. They know it won't hurt the dog, so why not.
My vet is a very good vet, he is just not one that does a lot of unnecessary tests. |
So, are you saying that the vets and the labs are in a conspiracy to fleece pet owners?
My vet sends fecals out to a lab.
I honestly cannot imagine a vet taking such a risk of losing his/her livelihood by doing something something like what you are saying; and to insinuate that it is widespread is very much a concern. Something of this nature is reportable to state boards! How much money do you really think vets would make doing this?
I am stunned that you make such accusations against a professional group!