How Lab Tests Can Help?

Testing can find Hidden Health Problems!!

A blood test or lab test allows veterinarian to learn information about your pet’s which can only be found from collecting a sample of blood and having it analysed. This includes a CBC (complete blood count) and blood chemistries that analyse chemical components in the blood. So when understood in this way, blood tests serve as very valuable tools in a veterinarian’s toolkit for helping to detect, identify, diagnose and even treat illness or disease.

When Will A Veterinarian Recommend Lab or Blood Tests?

The following situations can result in dog blood work being ordered: On the first veterinary visit: We recommend puppies have blood test to rule out congenital diseases, for baseline information and for pre anaesthetic testing prior to spay or neuter.

1 During semi-annual wellness exams

This is recommended if your veterinarian suggests it as part of a thorough physical examination because dog / cat blood work, along with other bodily fluids like urine, can help identify conditions the examination portion of a physical cannot

2 If a Pet seems not quite right

Canine / Feline blood tests are suitable when pet is not displaying any overt signs of illness, disease or injury, but is acting abnormal

3 Pre-surgical tests

Blood work is used to determine the efficiency of the liver and kidneys, which helps a veterinarian select the safest dose of anesthesia. Tests can also help determine the surgical risk level in infirmed, elderly or injured patients

4 Start of New Medication

Particularly for new medication may be metabolized by the liver or kidney

5 Senior wellness Packages

Dog blood tests are usually recommended for mature, senior and geriatric dogs as part of their periodic wellness exams. These are extremely beneficial, as we often see senior dogs return to a more youthful state of being when blood tests identify an issue that can be easily treated

6 Urinalysis

To evaluate urine to reveal hydration status, infections, kidney or bladder disease, diabetes and other health conditions

7 Fecal Exam

is recommend annually. It is sent to a lab and analysed for intestinal parasites, fungus, or protozoa. It is also checked for colour, consistency, as well as the presence of blood or mucus.

8 Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Analyse and to assess features of the blood, including red and white cell count, immunity status, and the measure of haemoglobin, which is the actual substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen

9 Blood Parasites

Tick fever us a very common blood protozoan infection in companion animals. Lab performs microscopic blood smear examination as well as by molecular diagnosis ( PcR) to detect the protozoans in the blood.

10 Blood Chemistries

Identify the status of your dog’s internal organs, and also gauge their health before anesthetizing for surgery. Some of the important tests like LIVER FUNCTION TESTS, KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST, LIPID PROFILE etc

11 Blood Clotting Times

To check blood for bleeding disorders

Why lab test ?

Preparing Your Pet for a Blood Test

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