General blood test check ups? I know that this is something I should be discussing with my Vet. But I was wondering if anyone does routine general blood testing, just because? Is it even worth it with a pet? I guess Im just paranoid and want to make sure that everything is fine or anything I should keep a watch on. She doesnt have any medical problems I know of, as far as I know, but has never been tested for anything. Im not worried about the cost, as long as its worth while. Is there anything in particular that I should specifically ask for? I plan on talking to the Vet about checking for hyper/hypothyroidism here soon, when my financial aid check comes. Hopefully someone here understands what Im talking about :D |
It seem like vets, like doctors, like to do blood tests all the time. I am sure the vet will not have a problem doing if your baby has never had one. I think it is a good idea. :thumbup: |
Im sure it cant hurt... Ill do anything to ensure that she has a healthy life when she gets older. I am actually new to the area and dont know my Vet very well. So I was recommended by members in a raw feeding group of Dr. Dodds: http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-...m/site_map.htm She does non-profit diagnostic testing, sounds like she has way more experience at this then my young Vet. |
It is a good thing to have blood work done -- if for no other reason to have some base numbers to compare to later on. One very important test is a liver profile. My vet recommended to do the "short" work up so that if there is ever a question of liver problems you would have some ##'s to compare to and track changes. :thumbup: |
blood work-ups I get a full work-up of my yorkie every year. He is only two and has had 2. This costs $101 each time from my vet and I think, although it is expensive, it is well worth it. I recently had some issues with my baby and it is really nice to be able to compare numbers- to know what is normal for my pet is valuable (even little things like glucose). If you have the money- do it!! :aimeeyork |
I never even thought of that! So even if her tests come back normal, it wouldnt be a waste of money just incase she has a medical issue down the line. Very good point! Im just wondering how my Vet is going to take it when I tell her to draw the blood and that Im sending it to another Veterinarian who is more experienced :rolleyes: I also was thinking of having a vaccine test done. You know... the one that tests to see if she has her own immunity so I wouldnt have to vaccinate her (besides rabies). Plus a heartworm check, never hurts either. |
about the more experienced vet... just ask the vet who runs the bloodwork to print you out a copy for your records (a good idea to do this any way) then you can provide the results to your other vet so not to hurt any feelings ;) I keep a small binder of all my vet visits and bloodworks so that if i ever want to see a different doc he can see my pups total medical history and I don't have to try to remember eveything. |
I think it is a great idea also. Every new dog I took in for rescue we did a full panel on them so we knew if there were any hidden issues that hadn't surfaced yet. In a lot of cases the vets send the blood work to a lab and then it is up to the doctor to interrupt the results. I have always asked for a copy of the results so I can look up information and research the results myself. |
yet another good point- I had a vet once tell me everything was normal then when i got my copy i noticed high lipase (almost 300 points above normal) and I don't know why he didn't disclose that information to me! Maybe it had nothing to do with my visit, but that is no reason not to give me that info. |
Yeah, the Vet who Im sending her blood to sends a copy of the results to my Vet for interpretation. I just hope I dont offend her when I do this ;) Ive never heard of anyone doing this with their Pets unless they breed, or they are seeing symptoms. But from the sounds of it.. most Pet owners should do it if they can afford it. I guess it cant hurt :) The Vet I want to do the bloodwork is charging around $80 for the general blood test and a hypoglycemic test. Plus another $10 for the heart worm test. So Im assuming after my Vet visit, shipping, and this blood test its going to be a good $150. |
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