On 4/1/2015 8:36 AM, BoonevillePhil wrote:


I had thought of that, but his appetite seem not to be affected nor is there any apparent
pain/swelling of the abdomen. I was even wondering if we're looking
at IBD...

.............There wouldn't be pain with parasites I don't think. A
general wormer (which might not do tapes) is cheaper than a stool analysis!

..........My hope is that the vet would worm, and then would probably
prescribe antibiotic to start. Then take the next step if it's needed.
Personally I think a full blood panel is good if you haven't done it
in a while.

........And the other person is right, could be about anything.

buglady
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