Sometimes different disease processes may manifest with similar symptoms. We rely on blood samples from your pet to differentiate the possible causes before initiating or changing treatment plans. We can obtain a great deal of information from a small amount of blood. Our machines are also capable of testing for hormone imbalances, viral and parasitic diseases.
Running blood diagnostics does not only have to done when you pet is feeling unwell. We highly recommend any pet around 6-7 years old to have a full blood profile done as part of a medical database or to monitor for any early signs of disease processes or degeneration.
IN-HOUSE CYTOLOGY
What is causing my pet to itch? What could this lump be? These are just a couple questions that can be answered with the help of our trusty microscope. We can even share pictures via a tablet that is connected to our microscope.
URINALYSIS
We may advise a urinalysis in conjunction with a full blood profile for a more complete picture, or sometimes independently to monitor urine concentration or presence of crystals. If you think your pet is drinking a lot of water, we usually advise to start with a urinalysis first. See Dr. Fred’s post on “Is my pet drinking too much water?”
