Hi
Does this parasite exist in different forms or types?
The reason I ask is because my vet has told me that coccidia has been detected in my chameleon, however this was found by taking a skin sample and observing it under the microscope.
I am somewhat confused by this as faecal examinations pick this up usually as far as I know, it's not skin samples. My animal was last faecal tested in September 2012 which came back negative. I mentioned this to my vet to which he said this wouldn't have detected the coccidia regardless.
Please can somebody advise here?
I have asked the vet to explain however he got very technical, not only that, he is foreign so it can be difficult to fully process it all when he explains.
Many thanks
Does this parasite exist in different forms or types?
The reason I ask is because my vet has told me that coccidia has been detected in my chameleon, however this was found by taking a skin sample and observing it under the microscope.
I am somewhat confused by this as faecal examinations pick this up usually as far as I know, it's not skin samples. My animal was last faecal tested in September 2012 which came back negative. I mentioned this to my vet to which he said this wouldn't have detected the coccidia regardless.
Please can somebody advise here?
I have asked the vet to explain however he got very technical, not only that, he is foreign so it can be difficult to fully process it all when he explains.
Many thanks