Is it really necessary to take your reptiles to the vet/ drop off stool samples to the vet if your pet appears to be and is acting fine? I have heard frequently that especially a newly purchased pet (reptile) should at least have a stool sample taken to the vet for inspection but if the animal appears healthy and is eating fine, is it really necessary? Just looking for thoughts and opinions...

Also, how often (if at all) should one take one's reptile to the vet if it is healthy? (As in if you've had a pet for a while and it's fine-- should it have check-ups?)

Thanks!

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• Vet trips - door, Mon Jul 10 00:12:16 2006
• RE: Vet trips - FunkyRes, Mon Jul 10 12:12:33 2006
• RE: Vet trips - janome, Mon Jul 10 19:39:20 2006
• RE: Vet trips - FunkyRes, Mon Jul 10 22:00:20 2006
• RE: Vet trips - epidemic, Tue Jul 11 09:45:27 2006
• good advise - janome, Tue Jul 11 16:15:05 2006
• RE: F/T prey - epidemic, Wed Jul 12 13:31:28 2006