Fecal testing is an important part of veterinary medicine that is often overlooked.  Feces can contain parasites and microbes that can greatly affect your pet's health and maybe even yours.  At Lakewood Animal Hospital we recommend submitting at least a yearly fecal sample for testing, possibly more frequently if your pets live a more susceptible lifestyle, such as being outside more often or having increased contact with other animals both wild and domestic.  For more information on the parasites that can be found in feces please see the feature article, What's in the Poo?.