About this episode
We’re going full throttle into the world of poop—and we’ve brought the perfect guest along for the ride. Dr. Brad Ryan is an accomplished veterinarian and world traveler who made headlines for visiting all 63 U.S. National Parks with his adventure partner and superstar grandma, Grandma Joy.
Today, though, he’s here to talk turds.
We cover everything you’ve ever wanted to know (and maybe didn’t) about fecal testing—why it matters, what we’re actually looking for, and the real-life parasite horror stories that keep vets up at night.
We break down why we ask for a poop sample at every visit, what the Ova & Parasite screen and GI Parasite PCR Panel actually test for, and why even the cleanest-looking pet can be hiding something gnarly inside.
It’s educational, gross, funny, and surprisingly heartwarming.
So grab a baggie, bring the poop, and hit play.
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