Why might my senior cat need lab work done? - The Drake Center
We like to do lab work a little more frequently in senior cats because they have a higher incidence of disease, most commonly kidney disease and hyperthyroidism. And again, we need that baseline to see where their numbers trend over time.
Contributed by Katie Tiglio DVM
from The Drake Center
Why might my senior cat need lab work done? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
The lab work for our senior cats would be to ensure that they aren't developing a problem that can commonly occur as cats age.
Contributed by Nichola Gaither
from Animal Hospital of Statesville
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