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prevetherper
at Mon Nov 22 22:14:02 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by prevetherper ]
The fresher the fecal sample the better! I have had unrefrigerated samples last up to a day before witnesing bacterium began attacking its contents. Refrigeration is the best methode though. I currently work for a veterinary clinic and based on my experience I can say that it would be advisable to avoid using chemical preservatives because it may interfear with the specific gravity of the floatation mediums used by some veterinarians. For best results, refrigerate (not freez) the sample and try to get it in to the vet office within 48 hours. As for a good book I heavily reccomend "reptile medicine & surgery" by Douglas R. Mader, Geoff Stein. It is an excellent book even for individuals with limited medical knowlege. Mader is a highly renound reptile specialist and comes with high reccomendation! Hope this helps!
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- Fecal Exam - charky2002, Sun Nov 21 13:54:05 2004
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- RE: Fecal Exam - Kelly_Haller, Sun Nov 21 14:56:20 2004
RE: Fecal Exam & Book - prevetherper, Mon Nov 22 22:14:02 2004
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