My dog is sick with vomiting, diarrhea, fever. Is a refrigerated stool sample okay?

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my female dog who weighs 14 pounds, has lost her appetiate, vomiting, diaharra, with liquid stools, and fever. she has like flu like systems on and off for the past 6 weeks. but has only gotten worse. I believe she many have gotten lyme disease is my guess. I also have the same systems and have gotten worse as well. I grab a stool sample tonight from her. will it stay fresh until her vet apt in the morning by placing it in the referigator in a pastic bag. can you please give me some insight. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 9 months old | 14 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry Naddie hasn't been feeling well for so long. Although lyme disease could cause a fever we typically see joint pain and swelling, no vomiting and diarrhea with clinical lyme disease. Naddie could have an intestinal parasite, gastrointestinal infection, or a disease like pancreatitis or inflammatory bowel disease. Your veterinarian will likely perform a complete physical exam and may recommend blood work, x-rays or ultrasound of the abdomen, and a fecal analysis. The stool sample should be okay to test for parasites if left refrigerated overnight, but it would be ideal to obtain a fresher sample in the morning before the appointment if possible. Hope she is feeling better soon!

My dog is sick with vomiting, diarrhea, fever. Is a refrigerated stool sample okay?

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