What does a dog fecal test check for? Does my dog really need it?

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What does a fecal examination check for? Do I need to have this done for my dog? Thanks :). Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old | 16 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A fecal exam usually checks for parasite eggs, single celled parasites, the presence or absence of yeast, and the mixture and types of bacterial. If your dog has any vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea or soft stool at all, then yes, I would definitely do this screening. If he has no signs whatsoever, I would still consider doing it every other year or so to catch things early. Best wishes to you and Oscar!

What does a dog fecal test check for? Does my dog really need it?

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