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Old 03-29-2006, 02:56 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by YorkieRini
Stools are checked at each vet visit. My vet runs 3 different tests each time:

1. Fecal Float
2. Gram Stain
3. Wet Mount

to ensure active bacteria and parasites are not present. Only if found meds are perscibed or wormer is given.
Oooh....interesting Irene. I never thought of this one. What bacteria can a stain present that can't be detected by the other tests? I am curious...I may want to look into this more and add it.
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