I am going to try to get my kitten in to see the vet tomorrow for loose stools. I got a sample from her tonite. Should I refrigerate the sample. (I know for humans they usually do). Also, there is a little cat litter mixed in with it, will that matter?
2006-10-22 11:50:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
The cat litter won't matter a bit. (Don't feel silly for asking....everyone wonders about that.)
Yes, refrigerate it and take it with you....but it will be better if they get a fresh sample directly from her in the morning. Don't worry....they'll be gentle. The older a sample is (even if refrigerated), the more likely it is to yield false negative results. That means the test might miss some parasites that are really there.
Ummm, Tertia?.....12 hours is too long to be left at room temperature before being set up. Please ask your boss to explain the process of sporulation of parasitic ova to you......
(Hint: It's different times for different parasite species. If you tell people it's okay to wait up to 12 hrs, you'll miss a good bit.)
2006-10-22 11:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No you don't need to refrigerate and no it doesn't matter if there is litter stickying to it. I've taken stool samples to the vet every time my girls go for their check-ups.
2006-10-22 17:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would probably wait until tomorrow and get a fresh sample but the little bit of litter in it wont matter...good luck
2006-10-22 11:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to put in in the refrigerator, but the sample should be taken within 12 hours of when it'll be read. The cat litter won't matter as long as there's enough poop there.
2006-10-22 12:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by Tertia 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes you should put it in the refrigerator. I don't think the cat litter will matter.
2006-10-22 11:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by michelle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol I guess u could try it altho i could picture the vet saying "why is his/her stool sample cold" lol
2006-10-22 11:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lilly L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cal the vet clinic and ask whether they want a poopsickle or not.
2006-10-22 11:56:49 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, just stick it in a plastic baggie, double bag it to make sure it doesnt smell.
2006-10-22 12:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by hello_kitty_2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ur should or else it will get all gross
make sure you rap it like five times in plastic to keep it from killingur food
2006-10-22 12:15:53 · answer #9 · answered by Saraa Bee (: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are suppose to
2006-10-22 11:54:14 · answer #10 · answered by jody n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋