Diagnostics

• Complete Blood Counts – looks at the white blood cells and red blood cells looking for signs of infection, anemia, and auto-immune disease

• Serum chemistry panels – allows us to get an idea of how the liver and kidneys are doing along with electrolyte levels. This test is a staple for multiple diagnoses.
  
• T4 – We are able to monitor thyroid levels once a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism is made to ensure proper level of medication to keep your pet healthy.
  
• We also work closely with an outside lab that provides additional diagnostics testing. Depending on the presenting signs, Our veterinarian may recommend tests that need to be sent of for analysis. 

 Veterinarians often recommend blood work as part of a wellness exam to assess a pet's overall health and detect potential issues early. Blood work provides valuable information about a pet's internal health that may not be obvious through a physical exam alone. Regular blood work can help identify conditions like anemia, infection, or organ disfunction before they become severe, allowing for timely intervention. Blood work results establish a baseline for future comparisons, making it easier to identify changes in health that might be significant. The frequency of blood work depends on the pet's age, health, and specific needs, but annual wellness exams often include some form of blood work.

Taken from PETMD, AAHA, VCA, THE VETS, and MarketWatch (ASPCA, Spot, Embrace, Lemonade)

 A fecal is used to check for parasites. This is important, especially in our large animal friends, to ensure your animal is being treated with the correct de-wormer to try to prevent resistance issues. 

 Helpful in monitoring kidney and bladder health. 

 If there is a lump that has developed on your furry friend, then a doctor will likely want to get a sample in order to determine what it is and come up with an appropriate treatment plan. 

• Digital Radiographs – otherwise known as x-rays. If patient comes in for coughing, our doctor may want to take chest radiographs to look at the lungs for any signs of disease and assess the heart. Radiographs are also important for looking for foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract and to look for internal tumors. If your animal is lame, radiographs can be used to assess the bones for any fractures or displacements and look at the joints. We also have portable digital x-ray for lower limb lameness assessment in large animals.
• Ultrasound​ - this is an important non-invasive procedure available. This tool allows our doctors to view real time diagnostic imaging of your pet's organs, beyond what the eye can see on radiographs and what the hands can appreciate by touch. This is a great tool for early pregnancy checks and for abdominal organ assessment and sampling.

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