African Grey gram stain

[Hassan]

Hi i just got my African Grey a little bit over a month ago and he had a comprehensive exam and a Fecal Ova and Parasite exam. His Fecal Exam came back negative for intestinal parasites, What does that mean? is that a good thing or a bad thing? Thanks if anyone could explain:confused:

[Hassan]

Oh and if its bad than how do i get this fixed? do i have to go back to the vet and ask for medication or peform further tests?

[Talon]

Negative means he does not have any internal parasites. Seems like a good thing to me.

[DawL]

I agree with Talon. If your Grey would have had any problems, they would have given you the antibiotics at the same visit.

[Hassan]

Thank you guys, my heart dropped at first when i heard this because i looked online and it was saying something about negative yeast or bacteria etc. But thanks alot i am much more easier now and will definitly do my best to keep him parasite free

[DawL]

Thank you guys, my heart dropped at first when i heard this because i looked online and it was saying something about negative yeast or bacteria etc. But thanks alot i am much more easier now and will definitly do my best to keep him parasite free

 

Sounds to me like you are just a worried parront, and that is perfectly normal, and shows you care for him, and his well being. I understand what you mean. I am guessing you were reading about "gram negative bacterial infections" and things of the sort, but this information is different than internal parasites. With a test for parasites, he will simply test positive or negative. "Gram Negative Bacteria" is a classification of Bacilli that would cause sickness, such as E. Coli. Hope that helps, and keep up the great parronting

[judygram]

Thanks Dawl for that explanation, learn something new every day.

[DawL]

Absolutely Judygram Glad to help.