We are seeking 60 healthy dog volunteers to help us study the effects of antibiotics on the bacteria found in poop. Dogs will be enrolled in the study for a period of one week and a stool sample will need to be collected at the beginning and end of the study period.
Dog owners need to be able to:
- Bring their dog to the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a physical exam
- Give their dog an oral medication (Clavamox, Baytril or a placebo) on a prescribed 3 to 7-day schedule
- Record their observations on a treatment log
- Transport the stool samples to the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The study will provide a complete physical examination and study medication at no charge to the owners. Upon completion of the study, owners will receive a $5 Ferdinand’s gift certificate.
For more information and to enroll your dog, please contact Valorie Wiss
509-335-0798 or vwiss@vetmed.wsu.edu.