Patient History Form

We often get asked why we go over the same questions for your pet at each visit. While we do have most things documented in our records, we know that things can change and it is really important from a medical standpoint for our doctors to know what is true at the time of each visit. Just like you get asked the same questions about your medical history every time you go to your doctor’s office, the same is true for your pets.

For instance, medications might have been dispensed or adjusted by another vet or specialist. They might have recommended you change how much or how often you are giving a particular medication that we might not have documented in our records. This is just one example of how things can change, and why it is important that we ask at every visit to make sure your pet’s medical record is up to date. Verifying this information every time is essential so that you can trust that the recommendations our doctors make are complete, accurate, and safe for your pet.

Sample Collection: A fresh sample can be up to 12 hours old as long as it was collected right when it was produced. Refrigerating is recommended but not required.

For dogs: There are parasites that live in the soil, and if the sample is left out in the yard for any period of time, it can become contaminated.

For cats: Collect a sample from the litterbox. If it is covered with litter, that’s ok. Litter will not affect the test results.