Pet Screenings
Our pets can’t speak; they cannot tell us if they feel unwell or have any other indicators of internal illness. We need to examine them annually and run routine screening tests to detect underlying disease before it is clinically apparent.
Why do our pets need surveillance screening?
Pets will actively mask signs of illness until late during the disease. This stems from survival instincts in a pack or colony situation. Use the age chart to find your pet’s age in “people” years and the screening testing recommended for each stage of their life. We believe the following tests give us the best chance of helping your pets live longer, healthier lives.
Blue / Lilac
Every 12 months – Baseline Blood Profile (a small blood test checking internal organ health)
Every 6 months – Urine Specific Gravity (a urine test to check how well the kidneys concentrate urine)
Green
Every 12 months – Annual Health Profile (a blood test checking red and white blood cell counts and a more comprehensive internal organ screen)
Every 6 months – Urine Specific Gravity
Yellow
Every 12 months – Senior Health Profile (comprehensive internal organ screen including Thyroid testing, electrolytes red and white cell counts, and urine specific gravity)
Every 6 months – Urine Specific Gravity +/- Urine Dipstick
Red
Every 6 months – Golden Years Health Profile (comprehensive internal organ screen including Thyroid testing, electrolytes, and red and white cell counts)