Lab Work
Why do our pets need lab work?
Firstly, our pets can't speak, they cannot tell us if they feel off color or unwell or have any other indicators of internal illness. We need to examine them every 6 months as well as run some routine screening tests to detect underlying disease BEFORE it is clinically apparent.
Secondly, pets will actively mask signs of illness until late in the course of disease. This stems from survival instincts in a pack or colony situation.
Use the age chart below to find your pets age in "people" years and the screening testing recommended for each stage of his or her life.
We believe the following tests give us the best chance of helping your pet's live longer, healthier lives.
These are approximations and may vary by gender, species and breed.
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Blue/
Lilac
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Every 12 months – Baseline Blood Profile +/- Urinalysis (a small blood and urine test checking internal organ health and red and white blood cell counts)
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Green
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Every 6- 12 months – Comprehensive Blood and Urine Profile (a blood test checking red and white blood cell counts and a more comprehensive internal organ screen as well as a urine test that gives further information on kidney health and provides further screening for diabetes, urinary tract infections, and other health conditions ).
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Yellow
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Every 6-12 months – Senior Health Profile (comprehensive internal organ screen including thyroid testing, electrolytes and red and white cell counts and a urine test that gives further information on kidney health and provides further screening for diabetes, urinary tract infections, and other health conditions )
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Red
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Every 6-12 months – Senior Health Profile (comprehensive internal organ screen including Thyroid testing, electrolytes and red and white cell counts and a urine test that gives further information on kidney health and provides further screening for diabetes, urinary tract infections, and other health conditions )
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*These are approximations and may vary by gender, species, and breed.
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