Pre-anesthetic Blood Screening- This is a blood test that is run prior to surgery. It tests organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.  This screening is also important for setting a baseline for future blood screening tests.

Internal Parasite Screening- We recommend screening every 6 months to be sure that your dog is free of internal parasites, as suggested by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, to look for parasites that could be transmitted to humans.  This involves taking a sample of fecal matter and sending it to the laboratory for comprehensive testing.  With routine screening, we can be sure that we are detecting infection early and treating when appropriate.

Please see our full list of Puppy Health Recommendations.

Heartworm/Tick-Borne Disease Screening- We recommend annual 4dx heartworm/tick-borne disease screening.  This is a blood test that will screen for heartworms and 3 common tick-borne diseases (Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichia).  It is important to detect these infections early and treating or performing further diagnostics when indicated before more serious illness is experience.

Healthy Pet Bloodwork- We recommend annual Healthy Pet Bloodwork for adult dogs.  This is a blood screening that helps measure what we cannot see, feel, or hear on physical examination alone to be sure that your pet maintains optimal health.  This screening consists of checking red and white blood cell counts, a comprehensive internal organ screen, blood sugar, and electrolyte levels.

Internal Parasite Screening- We recommend screening every 6 months to be sure that your dog is free of internal parasites, as suggested by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, to look for parasites that could be transmitted to humans.  This involves taking a sample of fecal matter and sending it to the laboratory for comprehensive testing.  With routine screening, we can be sure that we are detecting infection early and treating when appropriate.

Please see our full list of Adult Canine Health Recommendations.

Heartworm/Tick-Borne Disease Screening- We recommend annual 4dx heartworm/tick-borne disease screening.  This is a blood test that will screen for heartworms and 3 common tick-borne diseases (Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichia).  It is important to detect these infections early and treating or performing further diagnostics when indicated before more serious illness is experience.

Senior Pet Blood Screening- We recommend bi-annual (every 6 months) Senior Pet Blood Screening for adult dogs over 7 years of age.  This is a blood screening that helps measure what we cannot see, feel, or hear on physical examination alone to be sure that your pet maintains optimal health.  The Senior Pet Blood Screening offers all the same benefits as the Healthy Pet Bloodwork with the addition of thyroid function monitoring, which is particularly important in aging pets.

Internal Parasite Screening- We recommend screening every 6 months to be sure that your dog is free of internal parasites, as suggested by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, to look for parasites that could be transmitted to humans.  This involves taking a sample of fecal matter and sending it to the laboratory for comprehensive testing.  With routine screening, we can be sure that we are detecting infection early and treating when appropriate.

Urinalysis- A Urinalysis is a test that shows us the physical and chemical properties of urine. We use it to assess the health of the kidneys and urinary system and it can reveal problems in other organ systems, including diabetes. It is a valuable test in both healthy and sick animals and especially important for comprehensive health examinations of aging pets.

Please see our full list of Senior Canine Health Recommendations.

FIV/FeLV Screening- (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus/ Feline Leukemia Virus)  This important screening is recommended for all kittens and any adult cats with exposure to other felines of unknown viral status.  This screening is also a requirement for hospitalization in our facility to determine proper safe handling and limit potential transfer of these serious, and potentially fatal, illnesses.

Pre-anesthetic Blood Screening- This is a blood test that is run prior to surgery. It tests organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.  This screening is also important for setting a baseline for future blood screening tests.

Internal Parasite Screening- We recommend screening every 6 months to be sure that your cat is free of internal parasites, as suggested by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, to look for parasites that could be transmitted to humans.  This involves taking a sample of fecal matter and sending it to the laboratory for comprehensive testing.  With routine screening, we can be sure that we are detecting infection early and treating when appropriate.

Please see our full list of Kitten Health Recommendations.

FIV/FeLV Screening- (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus/ Feline Leukemia Virus)  This important screening is recommended for all kittens and any adult cats with exposure to other felines of unknown viral status.  This screening is also a requirement for hospitalization in our facility to determine proper safe handling and limit potential transfer of these serious, and potentially fatal, illnesses.

Healthy Pet Bloodwork- We recommend annual Healthy Pet Bloodwork for adult cats.  This is a blood screening that helps measure what we cannot see, feel, or hear on physical examination alone to be sure that your pet maintains optimal health.  This screening consists of checking red and white blood cell counts, a comprehensive internal organ screen, blood sugar, and electrolyte levels.

Internal Parasite Screening- We recommend screening every 6 months to be sure that your cat is free of internal parasites, as suggested by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, to look for parasites that could be transmitted to humans.  This involves taking a sample of fecal matter and sending it to the laboratory for comprehensive testing.  With routine screening, we can be sure that we are detecting infection early and treating when appropriate.

Please see our full list of Adult Feline Health Recommendations.

FIV/FeLV Screening- (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus/ Feline Leukemia Virus)  This important screening is recommended for all kittens and any adult cats with exposure to other felines of unknown viral status.  This screening is also a requirement for hospitalization in our facility to determine proper safe handling and limit potential transfer of these serious, and potentially fatal, viruses.

Senior Pet Blood Screening- We recommend bi-annual Senior Pet Blood Screening for adult cats over 7 years of age.  This is a blood screening that helps measure what we cannot see, feel, or hear on physical examination alone to be sure that your pet maintains optimal health.  The Senior Pet Blood Screening offers all the same benefits as the Healthy Pet Bloodwork with the addition of thyroid function monitoring, which is particularly important in aging pets.

Internal Parasite Screening- We recommend screening every 6 months to be sure that your cat is free of internal parasites, as suggested by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, to look for parasites that could be transmitted to humans.  This involves taking a sample of fecal matter and sending it to the laboratory for comprehensive testing.  With routine screening, we can be sure that we are detecting infection early and treating when appropriate.

Urinalysis- A urinalysis is a test that shows us the physical and chemical properties of urine. We use it to assess the health of the kidneys and urinary system and it can reveal problems in other organ systems, including diabetes. It is a valuable test in both healthy and sick animals and especially important for comprehensive health examinations of aging pets.

Please see our full list of Senior Feline Health Recommendations.

Also, please find our Understanding Blood Results page.