The importance of fecal testingDecember 5, 2022Stool samples, a fecal analysis, parasite screenings, a “poop check.” It does not matter what you call it, if you work in a veterinary hospital, it is not the most popular test. Yet, they are performed, most likely, multiple times a day. They give a practitioner a wealth of knowledge, if done correctly, that cannot be discovered by any other means.
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How to reignite your Vet team's passion ... for poopMay 15, 2017I recently called a veterinary hospital as a mystery shopper to ask what a 15-week-old puppy would need. The receptionist accurately described an exam and vaccines, but she missed the need for an intestinal parasite screen, deworming and preventatives—items that would add $88 to the visit, resulting in better patient care and revenue.
