Just a little moan ...

I had to get a stool sample from my cat which wasn't easy - it took me 3 days to get one. Once I had one I took it straight to my vets. I called a couple of days later for the results and there were none - the sample had been lost! I couldn't believe it, how incompetent is that? I'd even labelled it with permanent marker myself before taking it in.

I did make my feelings clear on the matter, although the person I spoke to wasn't responsible so it wasn't fair to take it out on her personally. It's taken me almost a week to get another sample, which I took in today so fingers crossed this one will get tested.

I was so CROSS!

 

Cant say I blame you, Id be pretty annoyed too, can yuo wait for the results next time, usually to run a fecal test only takes about 15 minutes. Unles for some reason they need to send a sample out to a laboratory.

 

At my veterinary surgery it apparently takes 2 days to get the results. I can wait, but I was annoyed cos I should have the results and either have a solution or be able to move on a step. I'm just not good at all this hanging around stuff - I want to know what the problem is and I know that's not always easy!

 

I understand your frustration.

When I have to take a stool sample, I just scoop some out of the litter. That seems to work fine.

Good luck with you kitty.

 

my vet (tech actually) will do a fecal check while I wait...unless they have an emergency going on

 

Hi,

I wish my vet surgery did that. However, I managed to get another sample, and got the results today. All negative

Cassie is eating well, seems good in herself. Some of her stools are still an odd colour, but it's made me feel better that she's had it tested - her kidneys and liver are both fine too.

 

Thats great news Ginny, give Cassie a big congratulary hug from me

 

I know, isn't it great? She's still eating fish and chicken but at least her appetite is fab and she's not vomited for almost a month - YAY!!

She sits here on my lap as I type, so I've just given her a nice little stroke from you! Thanks!

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :lol:

 

to get a sample from my cats we have to clean the box then watch it like a hawk to make sure we get one from the right cat. even then we're not 100% sure. i'd be so mad if the vet lost it and i had to get another!