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How To SBI

One might reasonably think that, after 30 years of practice, I had seen just about everything there is to see. Not so. We have a program at our hospital we call “SBI,” which stands for Sample Brought In, and refers to stool samples clients bring in for their pets. Why would someone do that? Mainly [...]

I Saw A Worm In My Pet’s Stool!

I saw a worm in my pet’s stool. Now what do I do? First and foremost, carefully collect the specimen. Your pet’s doctor may need to see the worm to make an accurate diagnosis.  Use disposable gloves, wrap the worm in a moistened paper towel and put it in a plastic bag.  Keep it cool [...]