My vet only recommends blood work starting around age 5 yearly and between ages 7-9 every 6 months unless they have an underlying issue.
Thumper gets his multiple times year do to his issues. He also gets the senior panel which tests for more than the normal cbc panel.
The only reason I got Bella's this year was because of her dental later that month and she is going to be 5 in August so the vet said it was up to me. My insurance will pay for the blood work so I opted for it. If you are tight on money I would forgo the blood work unless you feel something is wrong.
__________________  Ashley mom to Thumper  and Bella  RIP Boomer |