Knupp Co. Large Fecal Loop for Dogs and Livestock, Reusable Dual-Size Sample Tool

Knupp Co. Large Fecal Loop is a flexible, reusable tool for collecting stool samples from larger dogs, goats, sheep and similar-sized animals, with two differently sized loops on an 8-5/8-inch (219 mm) rod.

• Made for larger animals, including Golden Retrievers and Great Danes — sized for this larger-animal group.
• Two loop ends, 5/16 inch (8 mm) and 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) — choose the end suited to the animal.
• Rod measures 8-5/8 inches (219 mm) long and 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) in diameter — provides a long reach for sample collection.
• Flexible and reusable — clean and sanitize it between uses.
• Collects fecal material for testing and animal health checks — useful for concerns such as diarrhea, straining, low appetite or vomiting, and for new pets.
• Can be used with exam gloves, lubricant and stool-testing supplies — supports a sample-collection setup.

Collecting a stool sample can help a veterinarian or lab check an animal’s health, including for intestinal parasites and worms. This loop is intended for larger animals and is useful when a sample is needed for symptoms such as diarrhea, straining, lack of appetite or vomiting, or as part of checking a new pet. Fecal testing can support early detection, which helps avoid costly treatments.

Which animals is the large fecal loop made for?

It is made for larger dogs, goats, sheep and other animals in a similar size range. Examples of larger dogs include Golden Retrievers and Great Danes. The rod is 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) in diameter, with a 5/16-inch (8 mm) loop at one end and a 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) loop at the other, so you can select between two loop sizes.

• Overall rod length: 8-5/8 inches (219 mm).
• Compare the intended animal size with the large-animal group before choosing this size.

How do you use the loop to collect a stool sample?

Restrain the animal, apply lubricant to the loop, insert it into the rectum and sweep to collect fecal material. Place the sample in a stool container or test kit, then write the required information on its container following the veterinarian’s or lab’s instructions.

• Sample collection uses lubricant before insertion.
• A stool sample container or test kit is used to hold the collected material.

Can the fecal loop be reused, and what can it be used with?

Yes. The flexible loop can be cleaned and sanitized for reuse. Its two different loop sizes offer options within the large-animal size category. It is commonly used alongside exam gloves, lubricant, a parasite test kit, a stool sample kit, a specimen container, fecal solution or a fecal float kit, plastic squeeze bottles and microscope slides.

• Clean and sanitize the loop between uses.
• Use the sample with testing supplies appropriate to the veterinarian’s or lab’s process.

Knupp Co. Large Fecal Loop suits owners and animal-care providers collecting samples from larger dogs, goats, sheep and comparable animals, especially when a sample is needed for a health check or parasite testing. Its flexible reusable design and two loop sizes provide a purpose-built collection tool for this larger-animal group.

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