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 Because pets age more quickly than people, and because they really cannot tell us when they don't feel top notch, we recommend - in addition to an annual examination - Wellness Blood Screening for pets over 7 years of age. This blood work can help us detect hidden problems before your pet becomes ill. Early detection can help us reverse, slow, or cure problems before your pet feels poorly.
We have 2 levels of screens designed to yield the most beneficial results based on the age of your pet. The following is a description of the two Wellness Screens we recommend.
For pets ages 7 to 10 years of age: The Adult Wellness Screen includes:
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| Tests |
Detects |
| PCV, TP |
Anemia, protein levels |
| BUN, Cr, Phosphorus |
Kidney function |
| ALT, ALP, AST, GGT, ALB, Bili |
Liver function |
| Glucose |
Diabetes |
| Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca++ |
Electrolytes |
| Amylase, Lipase, Cholesterol |
Intestinal function |
| T4 |
Thyroid function in cats |
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As the pets approach 10 years of age, more organ problems can develop and cancer can be a bigger risk. Therefore, we advise that pets over 10 years of age have a Senior Wellness Screening.
The Senior Wellness Screen includes:
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| Tests |
Detects |
| Adult Wellness Screen |
See above |
| CBC |
White blood cell counts for infections and some types of cancer |
| Urinalysis |
Infection, crystals, kidney function, and bladder cancer |
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 With a thorough physical exam and some laboratory testing, we can help assure you that your pet is in good health. If problems are detected, they can be addressed early to help keep yur pet healthy and with the best possible quality of life.
For more information on blood tests and what they mean, please see our handout Blood Testing Demystified.Perhaps ] when you're finished, you'd like to try our Blood Test Crossword Puzzle. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at
309-685-4707 or 309-685-4715.
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