Bloodwork

Unfortunately, pets can’t tell us where it hurts, and sometimes, a healthy appearing animal may be masking symptoms of disease or illness. We recommend bloodwork to identify any problems in order to begin treatment as early as possible. Bloodwork allows the vet to assess symptoms they are not able to see or feel, such as indicators of liver disease or diabetes for example, which can help lead to a diagnosis. 

In healthy pets, blood work helps doctors establish a “baseline” for each individual dog or cat which determines what is considered “normal” for a particular pet. This is especially important if the pet becomes ill because it helps the doctor to interpret any changes more accurately in blood work results.