CANINE FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST What is fecal occult blood? Fecal occult blood refers to the presence of small quantities of blood in the stool that cannot be seen with the naked eye (occult means hidden from view). The blood can come from anywhere in the digestive tract including the mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, or rectum. A small amount of fresh stool is all that is needed. Use a fresh stool sample (within 24 hours) for accurate results. What causes blood in stool? Why test for fecal occult blood? Common causes include dental disease, internal parasites, ulcers, bowel inflammation, tumors, or foreign bodies (e.g., ingested toys). If the test is positive, your veterinarian may recommend further diagnostics. Just as a dripping tap wastes a lot of water, even a small amount of bleeding in the digestive tract may lead to significant blood loss if undetected. Left untreated, it can cause anemia or iron deficiency. This test provides a simple, non-invasive method to check for digestive system bleeding. Hangzhou Antigenne Technology Co., Ltd Add: Block A, Building 3, No. 8, Xiyuan 9th Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030 P.R. China Web: www.antigenne.com Tel: +86-571-88722005 E-mail: info@antigenne.