Your vet might order lab work for your cat if they suspect an underlying illness....
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It depends on what we see with that individual patient....
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Healthy adult cats may need lab work to evaluate overall organ function or to look for evidence of illness....
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Common lab tests include a complete blood count (CBC) that examines white and red blood cell levels, a chemistry panel that evaluates liver, kidney...
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The safety of our patients is first and foremost in all of our minds....
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The process is no more painful than a blood draw at your doctor's visit....
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Blood work can sometimes provide a definitive diagnosis....
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Follow-up lab work depends on what we find with the labs that we've done already....
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Whether follow-up lab work is needed depends on the initial findings....
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The most important commands for your dog to know are "sit," "down," "stay," "heel," "come," "leave it," and "off." It's essential to differentiate ...
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It can be challenging to differentiate between a behavioral and a medical problem....
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No, you don't need a cardiologist to diagnose heart issues with your dog. However, it's always an option and often a good idea....
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That depends on the cause....
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Socialization is paramount. Your dog should ideally meet 100 people and 100 dogs by the time they're 16 weeks old....
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When choosing a dog trainer, you should focus on what's important to you. A trainer who is calm, patient, and not easily frustrated is ideal....
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Behavior modification is teaching a dog to exhibit a different behavior....
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While X-rays are excellent for aiding in diagnosis as they give us an idea of the general shape and size of the heart, an echocardiogram lets us lo...
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Cardiomyopathy is a blanket term for a problem in the muscle of the heart, so cardiomyopathy is a problem in the heart muscle, and that can arise f...
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In our experience, we do see more behavioral issues with certain breeds such as German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, and Australian Blue Heeler-...
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If your puppy is vaccinated and well protected, you can take them almost anywhere that allows dogs for socialization....