The fecal smear, a test for worms, giardia, and coccidia

[MrJamesJamesJr]

"This is a great job." lol.

[DrGregDVM]

@MrJamesJamesJr Even looking at poop can be fun!

[habreezo]

You're awesome :)

[DrGregDVM]

@habreezo thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[TheGeliz]

if he had a nickel for everytime he said POOP he would not even need a job

[DrGregDVM]

@TheGeliz Thanks for watching and counting

[epcvirus1]

hi doc greg,

can you share your line of treatment for coccidiosis in dogs? tnx

[DrGregDVM]

@epcvirus1 Sorry didn't answer this, We use Albon(sulfa drug) for 5-7 days. We see much less coccidiosis than giardia

[FallenAshes289]

I've noticed that most vet clinics use fecal smear to detect parasites. Is the Mcmaster Fecal Egg Count Technique necessary for a practice's in-house laboratory use, or is it just reserved for diagnostic labs or research labs?

[thaichik]

you should use gloves!!!!!

[DrGregDVM]

@thaichik I use gloves for surgery, but am probably immune to giardia and other bugs. I always wash after collecting and examining poop. I have been doing this since I was 16 and am still ticking.

[wmukitty]

@DrGregDVM You could still potentially contaminate the sample though. With labaratory stuff it's better to be picky than have a false result, in my opinion. I do love your videos though, very informative!

[DrGregDVM]

@wmukitty We check for giardia, coccidia, worm eggs. Hope those don't come off my hands!

[Miah151]

Thanks for the video! I'm a vet tech student, and although I haven't learned laboratory procedures yet. This gives me a better idea as to how this fascinating  task is performed. Who knew playing with poop would be such an important aspect of my new career choice! ;p There really are not all that many videos showing just how interesting veterinary medicine can be so thank you for sharing with us. ;)

[DrGregDVM]

@Miah151 Where do you go to school? Glad you like the videos! I enjoy educating and sharing what I see in a day. Good luck!

[Miah151]

@DrGregDVM VTI Houston Tx. :) Thank you!

[Cflynn16]

thanx! I thought u were going to do a fecal float!

[DrGregDVM]

@Cflynn16 I just wanted people to see what is involved in checking the poop out with a quick direct smear

[Cflynn16]

@DrGregDVM why thank you!! I never saw a direct smear before!! :)

[DrGregDVM]

@Cflynn16 The direct smear gives people a good idea of what we do

[Cflynn16]

@DrGregDVM thanx!! I am a new vet assistant and ur vids of showed me so much I havent seen yet out there!!...including this direct smear!! I have learned alot from u!! love the videos!! :)

[DrGregDVM]

@Cflynn16 Glad you enjoy them

[KendarB]

Totally fascinating! Thanks!

[DrGregDVM]

@KendarB You are welcome, hope I explained things a bit