Veterinary Health Screenings

Regular health screenings allow us to be proactive in the prevention, early detection and treatment (long and short-term) of diseases. Additionally, routine vet exams/check-ups provide a healthy baseline for comparison should your pet become sick. They also include vaccinations, which will be based on the individual lifestyle of your pet. We typically recommend annual blood testing, depending on your pet’s species, breed and age.

In-house Laboratory Testing

We offer many of the most common lab tests with our in-office laboratory, including but not limited to:

• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Packed cell volume and total protein (PCV/TP)
• Chemistry panels to look at liver and kidney values as well as electrolytes and glucose
• Canine 4Dx test for tick borne illness (ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and heartworm)
• Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) test
• Heartworm test
• Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy
• Cytology
• Skin scrapes to check for mites
• Ear cytology for ear infections
• Stool analysis
  • Normal fecal flotation exam for intestinal parasites
  • Comprehensive fecal flotation, direct fecal smear, SNAP® Giardia and Gram stain tests for intestinal parasites, Giardia and bacterial imbalances or overgrowths

When necessary, we utilize an outside laboratory for more in-depth or specialized testing, such as:

• Cytology
• Histopathology
• Urolith analysis (bladder stones)
• Culture and Sensitivity (abscesses, wounds, ear infections, urine, other)
• Fungal cultures (i.e., ringworm)
• Phenobarbital levels (seizure medication), various other medication levels
• Bile acids
• Endocrine testing
  • Thyroid levels
  • ACTH stimulation test (Cushing’s or Addison’s disease)
  • Glucose curves and fructosamine levels (diabetes)
• Urine protein: creatinine ratio (assess kidney function)
• Fluid analysis (from thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, etc.)
• Allergy testing
• Vitamins, minerals, hormones and blood toxin levels
• Disease titers
• Coagulation panel (clotting times)

If you have concerns about your pet or it’s time for his/her next vet check-up, contact us today to schedule a health screening.​​​