{"id":1294,"date":"2019-06-05T15:22:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T15:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2019-06-05T15:22:25","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T15:22:25","slug":"an-invaluable-asset-baseline-blood-work-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/an-invaluable-asset-baseline-blood-work-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"An Invaluable Asset: Baseline Blood Work for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1005815236.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1005815236.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1005815236-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When we suggest doing blood work on a healthy pet that has been brought to us for vaccinations and a wellness exam, we are often met with resistance from pet owners. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/\">Animal Medical Hospital<\/a> wants to assure you that our recommendations are always founded with your pet\u2019s health and best interest at heart. We firmly believe that baseline blood work for pets, even healthy pets, is an important part of proactive pet care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Blood Tests Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple blood sample can tell us so much about your pet. The valuable liquid holds all sorts of information about an animal\u2019s overall health and well-being. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are a plethora of individual tests for lots of different diseases and health conditions, during routine wellness screening there are some common things that we evaluate. These can include:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red blood cell count<\/li><li>White blood cell count<\/li><li>Blood clotting parameters<\/li><li>Kidney function<\/li><li>Liver values<\/li><li>Thyroid values<\/li><li>Electrolyte levels<\/li><li>Blood glucose<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/2017\/03\/heartworm-disease\/\">Heartworm status<\/a><\/li><li>Screening for infectious diseases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This valuable and very accessible information helps to tell us so much about your pet and aids us in providing the very best care possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Baseline Blood Work for Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining wellness labs is an important part of pet ownership. Routine blood work for pets, even those who are outwardly healthy, allow us to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Screen for underlying conditions that may not be symptomatic yet<\/li><li>Learn what your pet\u2019s baseline blood values are and determine what normal is for your individual pet<\/li><li>Diagnose and treat problems early in their process<\/li><li>Be sure that it is safe as possible to perform elective procedures under anesthesia<\/li><li>Choose the best and safest medications and anesthetics for your pet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Baseline blood work for pets is important for all ages. While we recommend starting annual wellness screening at your pet\u2019s first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/veterinary-services\/adult-pet-wellness.html\">adult appointment<\/a>, it is increasingly important to keep close tabs on your pet\u2019s labs as they age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tests are recommended can vary depending on your pet\u2019s species, breed, age, and medical history. If you have questions about baseline blood work for your pet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/#contact\">don\u2019t hesitate to ask<\/a>! We are happy to discuss this important monitoring tool with you. Without it, we would be hard pressed to efficiently screen, diagnose, and treat our patients well. <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we suggest doing blood work on a healthy pet that has been brought to us for vaccinations and a wellness exam, we are often met with resistance from pet owners. 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