There are different methods to draw blood from a cat....
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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 accurate lab tests depend on what we're specifically looking for....
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How soon you receive results really depends on the type of test that we're running....
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The safety of the cat is ensured by having multiple people available to help and experienced veterinary staff who know how to gently and safely res...
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Unfortunately, there's no single test for cancer. However, certain indicators on blood work might suggest the possibility of cancer....
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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....
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Your veterinarian will want to know the specifics of your dog's behavior, such as when it occurs, what triggers it, if anything alleviates it, when...
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Heart failure in dogs is when we're starting to notice not only the signs of cardiac disease but a decompensation, where they're no longer able to ...
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Spaying or neutering can sometimes help with specific behavioral issues, but it's not a cure-all....