My Pet's Stool Test Is Positive!Updated 7 months ago
The next steps after getting any results (positive or negative) depends on the reason for testing and the pet’s health situation, among other factors like pet medical history and lifestyle.
A good place to start is MySimplePetLab support page under Routine Stool Tests - Dog Stool Learning Center or Cat Stool Learning Center. Choose the parasite your pet tested positive for and you will find a standard set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers for general interpretation and advice of test results.
For example, this is the list of MySimplePetLab Dog Giardia FAQs:
What Are Giardia?
How Common Are Giardia?
What Do Giardia Look Like?
What Symptoms Are Caused By Giardia?
How Do Dogs Get Giardia?
What is the Giardia Life Cycle?
Can People Or Other Pets Get Giardia?
How Are Giardia Prevented & Treated?
Where Are Giardia Medications Purchased?
When/How Is Dog Stool Tested For Giardia?
My Dog Tested Positive For Giardia?
My Dog Tested Negative For Giardia?
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MySimplePetLab.com customer support cannot provide pet-specific medical advice (e.g., treatment based on MySimplePetLab test result). While customer support is available by online chat at MySimplePetLab.com during normal business hours, emailing [email protected], or by calling 1-833-PET-TEST (1-833-738-8378), pet owners should contact a local or virtual veterinarian for pet-specific medical consultation.
MySimplePetLab is founded and guided by veterinarians. We believe in the value of the veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) and encourage you to share your pet’s test results with a local or virtual veterinarian for professional medical perspective and guidance; whether the results come back negative or positive.
Keep in mind that a test result is not the same as a veterinarian’s diagnosis. A diagnosis requires health history, physical exam findings, and maybe other tests to determine the safest and most effective treatment or prevention plan, tailored to your pet’s unique needs.
Additional Questions? Chat us at MySimplePetLab.com, email [email protected], or call us at 833-PET-TEST (833-738-8378).