“Pets are solely at the mercy of their “master.” Along with the joy of pet ownership comes the responsibility of pet ownership. Your pet depends on you to make the decisions that will ultimately determine how long and what quality life he/she will have.”
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TOPICS
- 25 Ways
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Dental Health
- Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
- Fleas
- Glaucoma
- Heartworms
- Longer Pet Life
- Microchips
- Obestiy
- Zoonotic Disease
- Spaying & Neutering
- Toxins
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HELP YOUR PET LIVE LONGER
Our animal patients are very different from human patients. Some ways include:
- Pets can not talk
- Pets (especially cats) hide early illness; this is their natural instinct.
- Pets age 5-7 times faster than humans.
The bad news: Treating ill pets is more expensive than preventing disease. Physical examinations may not pick up many diseases until they are far advanced.
The good news: Testing is available to screen for early signs of disease. We recommend the following screening tests to allow us to catch problems much earlier, often times preventing a major problem.
Tests recommended include (4):
1. Bloodwork
Blood Chemistry Analysis: A group of blood tests can be analyzed to provide the condition of the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and other major organs. Complete Blood Count (CBC): provides a measurement of the number of red and white blood cells
Blood Screening for disease is a routine procedure in human medicine. Chemical analysis of a small blood sample probably gives the most complete evaluation of the overall body condition.
In the early stages of disease, many subtle changes occur in the blood composition. These changes can indicate hints off future problems. We would like to catch problems before they get too serious.
When these changes can be detected early, we can often make relative minor changes in the diet or institute medications that will yield a longer, healthier life for your pet.
We suggest a yearly Blood Screen to be done on all dogs and cats starting at 5–7 years of age depending on breed and history.
We need only a very small blood sample to perform testing for the major internal organ problems. This is important since our friends cannot speak to us regarding their health.
2. Urinalyses
We learn a lot from the “trash.” Performing a urinalysis can be the earliest way to find decreasing kidney function. Urinary tract infections and occasionally evidence of urinary bladder stones can be picked up this way because not all animals show signs of problems.
3. Glaucoma Screening
A simple test is now available to test for glaucoma and other eye diseases.
4. Thyroid Profiles
Older dogs often develop a “low thyroid” condition. Cats, on the otherhand, often develop an “overactive” thyroid resulting in many problems.
The great news:
Technology now allows us to offer this screening package at affordable fees. All it requires is a small blood and urine sample. We provide this service because we care about your pet and understand the unique “human-pet bond” that develops.
Pets are solely at the mercy of their “master.” Along with the joy of pet ownership comes the responsibility of pet ownership. Your pet depends on you to make the decisions that will ultimately determine how long and what quality life he/she will have.
For us to provide the best care possible, we must have your help. Ask about health screening and other things we can do to make your pet have a longer, happier life.
Because we feel strongly that this screening should be a part of every pet’s annual physical, we are able to offer a series of tests at a fee much less than that for individual tests. We strongly recommend use of these diagnostic tools to give your pet the best chance for a quality life so they can live a long, healthy life.