CANINE
- 8 weeks – 1 year old – physical examination, vaccination, deworming and fecal testing, flea control, spay/neuter, pre-surgical blood work, h/w testing.
- 1-5 years - physical examination, annual vaccination, fecal and urine test, h/w prevention.
- 6- 12 years - physical examination, annual vaccination, fecal and urine test, h/w prevention, wellness blood profile: biochemistry, CBC, T4.
- After 12 years old - physical examination (each 6 month), annual vaccination, fecal and urine test, h/w prevention, wellness blood profile: biochemistry, CBC, T4.
FELINE
- 8 weeks – 1 year old – physical examination, vaccination, deworming and fecal testing, flea control, spay/neuter, pre-surgical blood work (Felv/Fiv test for outdoor cats).
- 1-5 years - physical examination, annual vaccination, fecal and urine test.
- 6- 12 years - physical examination, annual vaccination, fecal and urine test, wellness blood profile: biochemistry, CBC, T4.
- After 12 years old - physical examination (each 6 month), annual vaccination, fecal and urine test, wellness blood profile: biochemistry, CBC, T4.
A PET OWNER’S GUIDE TO LABORATORY TESTING
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): This tests for anemia, infection, inflammation and the healthiness of blood cells.
- Chemistry Tests: These panels survey many of the organ systems of the body to make sure they are working properly.
- Thyroid Function Tests: These tests are useful in diagnosing increased (hyper) or decreased (hypo) functions of the thyroid gland.
- Urinalysis: This test assesses the health and function of the urinary system. This is especially important in older animals to help with the early detection of kidney disease.