How to Collect a Dog’s Stool Sample at Home

1.      Preparation

·      Plastic Gloves.

·      Plastic Ziploc bag, poop bag or sealable container. The vet may give a container to use instead. 

·      Plastic disposable spoon.

·      Have a pen or marker for labeling.  

2.      Guidance

·      Grab the poop bag or Ziplock bag and flip it inside out. 

·      Put your dog on a leash and take them outside as you normally would. If your dog will not poop on the leash, then let them off but stay close to them to make sure you are collecting the right feces.

·      Collect the feces as you normally would with the poop bag or use a plastic disposable spoon to transfer it into the plastic sealable container. 

·      Make sure to seal the bag or container and bring it directly to the vet if possible. If you cannot bring it straight away, store it in the fridge until you can. Try and take it to the vet as soon as possible as fresh, uncontaminated samples are always best. 

·      Label the container or bag afterwards with your name, your dog’s name and the date and time of collection. 

·      Try to avoid any contact between the feces and urine to prevent contamination.