Pet Fecal Exams & Parasite Screening in Lake Buena Vista, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Buena Vista is a vet in Lake Buena Vista, FL, that runs fecal exams for dogs and cats. A fecal exam is a lab test on a small stool sample. It looks for worm eggs and other parasites that are too small to see, so the vet can treat the right one.

Many pets with parasites look perfectly healthy. The test catches them before they cause diarrhea, weight loss or spread to other pets.

Book online, walk in, or call (321) 621-6905.

What does a fecal exam look for?

• Roundworms and hookworms, common in puppies and kittens

• Whipworms, which can cause long-lasting diarrhea in dogs

• Giardia, a tiny parasite often picked up from water

• Coccidia, common in young pets and in stressful moves

• Tapeworm segments, though these are often seen at home first

Some parasites shed eggs only now and then, so a negative test doesn't always mean "none." If signs keep going, the vet may test again.

When should my pet have a stool test?

• At every puppy and kitten visit in the first months

• Once or twice a year for adult pets, often at the yearly checkup

• When your pet has diarrhea, mucus or blood in the stool, or is losing weight

• After adopting a new pet, before it meets your others

• After a trip, a boarding stay or lots of time at dog parks

How do I collect a good sample?

1. Collect it fresh, ideally within a few hours of the visit.

2. A piece about the size of a sugar cube is enough.

3. Put it in a clean, sealed bag or container.

4. Keep it cool but don't freeze it.

5. If you can't get a sample, the team can collect one at the clinic.

For cats, a scoop from the litter box works. Try to avoid clumps that are mostly litter.

If your pet has diarrhea, a soft or runny sample is still useful. Bring what you can, and tell the team when it was collected. A note on what your pet ate in the last few days, and whether any other pet at home has loose stool, helps the vet read the result.

Parasites and the dog park

Yes. Shared grass and water bowls are an easy way for parasites to spread. Orange County runs dog parks close to the clinic, including Doctor Phillips Community Park and Lester Mandell Park. County rules keep sick dogs out, but a dog can carry parasites without looking sick.

Bring your own water bowl, keep your dog out of puddles, and pick up after them every time. A regular stool test is the simplest way to know your dog is clear.

Visiting dogs count too. If your dog boarded at a kennel or spent a week at a resort campsite, a stool test when you get home is a smart step.

What happens after the test?

The sample goes through the in-house lab or a reference lab. The vet calls or tells you at the visit what was found. If parasites show up, your pet gets the right medicine, and the vet may ask for a follow-up test. Learn more about deworming in Lake Buena Vista.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Fear Free handling keeps the rest of the exam calm.

Stool test pricing

The cost depends on the test. A wellness exam starts at $99, and a sick or urgent exam starts at $135. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

When a stool problem can't wait

Most stool changes can wait for a regular visit. Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet has a lot of blood in the stool, keeps vomiting, collapses, or a young pet becomes weak. The Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida runs a 24-hour hospital in Oakland.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Buena Vista is at 11763 Daryl Carter Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821. Call (321) 621-6905 or walk in.

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