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Lovetodream88 · 10-18-2018, 05:52 PM

How often do you get your seniors blood work done? It was recommended to start doing Callie’s blood work twice a year. That normally ends up happening any way because her dental is never near when her regular yearly blood work is done so we get another panel done before the dental. She does have Cushings, hypothyroidism, and IBD and is 11 and a half. Do y’all’s vets recommend this for your seniors?

Wylie's Mom · 10-20-2018, 03:59 AM

Ours have always recommended 1x a year for a comprehensive panel.

Lovetodream88 · 10-20-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Ours have always recommended 1x a year for a comprehensive panel.

I wonder if it’s because her BUN was slightly elevated?

Wylie's Mom · 10-21-2018, 02:59 AM

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I wonder if it’s because her BUN was slightly elevated?

It might be, but a slightly elevated BUN is really very common and can happen for so many benign reasons...I just don't think that alone would warrant 2x a year full blood panels. I was remembering back to Wylie too and even with all his issues, 1x a yr was still the recommendation. We always coordinated it with his dental.

Lovetodream88 · 10-21-2018, 06:41 AM

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It might be, but a slightly elevated BUN is really very common and can happen for so many benign reasons...I just don't think that alone would warrant 2x a year full blood panels. I was remembering back to Wylie too and even with all his issues, 1x a yr was still the recommendation. We always coordinated it with his dental.

Her BUN has been off for awhile so it’s not new. This was the younger new vet so maybe I should ask her the reasoning behind it.

gemy · 10-22-2018, 05:37 PM

My vet with my seniors once per year, comprehensive blood work.

DvlshAngel985 · 10-23-2018, 11:33 AM

My vet calls for bloodwork once a year. However, twice a year is what she would recommend for a senior if the pup was ill.

Lovetodream88 · 10-23-2018, 12:44 PM

I think it might be because she is on Metacam

ladyjane · 10-23-2018, 10:45 PM

My vet recommends twice/year for seniors

Lovetodream88 · 10-24-2018, 08:18 AM

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My vet recommends twice/year for seniors

nice to know some do.

107barney · 10-28-2018, 07:24 PM

We do once a year for Clyde (age 1.5) and Winston (age 7) and twice a year for Teddy who is almost 10. Winston and Clyde are very healthy with no med problems and Teddy has alot of med probs. We did twice a year for our elderly dogs. I probably will go every 9 months on Winston soon.

Lovetodream88 · 10-29-2018, 08:27 AM

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We do once a year for Clyde (age 1.5) and Winston (age 7) and twice a year for Teddy who is almost 10. Winston and Clyde are very healthy with no med problems and Teddy has alot of med probs. We did twice a year for our elderly dogs. I probably will go every 9 months on Winston soon.

Thanks

ladyjane · 10-29-2018, 08:18 PM

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We do once a year for Clyde (age 1.5) and Winston (age 7) and twice a year for Teddy who is almost 10. Winston and Clyde are very healthy with no med problems and Teddy has alot of med probs. We did twice a year for our elderly dogs. I probably will go every 9 months on Winston soon.

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10-18-2018, 05:52 PM	#1
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Senior blood work How often do you get your seniors blood work done? It was recommended to start doing Callie’s blood work twice a year. That normally ends up happening any way because her dental is never near when her regular yearly blood work is done so we get another panel done before the dental. She does have Cushings, hypothyroidism, and IBD and is 11 and a half. Do y’all’s vets recommend this for your seniors? __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

10-20-2018, 03:59 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Ours have always recommended 1x a year for a comprehensive panel. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

10-22-2018, 05:37 PM	#6
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	My vet with my seniors once per year, comprehensive blood work. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

10-23-2018, 11:33 AM	#7
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	My vet calls for bloodwork once a year. However, twice a year is what she would recommend for a senior if the pup was ill. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

10-23-2018, 12:44 PM	#8
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I think it might be because she is on Metacam __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

10-23-2018, 10:45 PM	#9
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	My vet recommends twice/year for seniors __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-28-2018, 07:24 PM	#11
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	We do once a year for Clyde (age 1.5) and Winston (age 7) and twice a year for Teddy who is almost 10. Winston and Clyde are very healthy with no med problems and Teddy has alot of med probs. We did twice a year for our elderly dogs. I probably will go every 9 months on Winston soon. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy