From:
ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2002-05-09 19:26:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Digest Number 724
In a message dated 05/09/02 7:28:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com writes:
My guys have no problems, so I'm wondering why he wants the
samples. Is
it normal to analyze stool samples on a routine basis? What could
he
expect to find? Is this worth the expense?
It's a good idea to have the stool analyzed yearly to screen for any
parasites that may have gotten into them. This is especially
important if you are feeding a raw meat diet, if they go outside, or
if any other animals in the household go outside.
Dr. Ruth
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