Birds
Your feathered pet needs bloodwork done annually, which can help prolong his/her life. Birds are experts at hiding disease as long as possible. They could be sick for a month before showing signs of illness. By routinely having your bird's blood checked, we can catch things before they progress. Routine bloodwork includes a complete blood cell count, chemistry panel, and triglyceride level.
Reptiles
Like birds, reptiles also can hide their symptoms of disease. By analyzing blood, we can detect disease early and give the proper treatment. Routine blood screening includes complete blood cell count and chemistry panel. Have a small reptile? No problem! We only need a small amount of blood and have been working on small reptiles for years.
Dogs
There are some diseases, such as cancer, in dogs that require blood tests. We also test their blood to check for heartworms. If you give your dog Proheart (heartworm preventative), the first two heartworm tests require your dog's blood to make sure your dog doesn't already have heartworms.
We also evaluate internal organ function allowing us to detect problems early when they are still treatable. So, if you're asking yourself why your dog needs annual bloodwork, know that it's to prevent harmful diseases.
Cats
Cats are similar to dogs, in that routine blood screening can detect disease before it progresses. We want your cat to have the longest, happiest life he/she can have. The next time your cat has an exam, make sure to include bloodwork.
Have a happy Halloween and if your pet has not had bloodwork done this year, make sure to set up an appointment.
