Tortoises Worm Count
Worm counting tortoises is an essential part of the level of care they require. Worms are surprisingly common in tortoises, so regular testing is recommended as the signs can be hard to spot. As with other animals regular unnecessary worming is not recommended. Worm counts allow you to easily check on the health of your animal and take appropriate action to rid them of nasty parasites.
Our faecal screens examine for all parasites including cryptosporidium and some protozoa. For this we require a 3 day pooled faeces sample, as this increases the chances of finding any parasites which can be intermittently shed. A pooled sample is faeces collected over 3 days and placed in to the same sterile container for testing.
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Why choose wildwood worm counts?
Fast and accurate service. All samples are tested on the day they arrive and results are sent by text or email the same day.
We pride ourselves on being an exceptionally reliable and cost-effective service.
Unlike others, we carry out species specific testing for each animal group. Providing you with the best faecal egg worm counts.
We carry out both modified McMaster and modified Stoll testing for the more sensitive requirements of camelids.
"Checking the health of my herd by way of faecal testing has become one of my most useful tools in keeping the alpacas well. Sarah provides an excellent service which is quick, accurate and advisable which helps me avoid resistance the treatments we use and vet visits so well worth the cost."
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Wildwood Worm Count team. We're available online and over the phone to assist with all your testing needs.