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Blood testing can be extremely beneficial in monitoring your pet’s health, allowing us to identify problems in their earliest stages. This gives us the opportunity to intervene early with a much better likelihood of success in managing any condition or disease.
We have two main blood machines in our practice: Catalyst and Procyte.
The Catalyst machine measures a range of markers, which helps us to assess organ function.
The Procyte machine measures your pet’s red and white blood cell count. This is important, as it can tell us if your pet is anaemic (low red blood cells). It can also let us know if your pet has an infection (high white blood cells).
We run bloods every day in practice. Sometimes more specific tests are necessary that cannot be run in-house, so we will need to send bloods away to an external lab.
We also have a new machine called the Imagyst. This machine allows us to do a faecal egg worm count in-house. We can also check fine needle aspirates, which is known as an FNA.
An FNA is where the vet will put a needle into a lump or swelling to test for the cells. This FNA can help us to determine what the mass is; whether it is benign or malignant; and what needs to be done (if anything).
We also take bloods to monitor certain medications that your pet may be on. Some medications can have side effects, which is why we will routinely take bloods so your pet can hopefully stay on their current medication.
Throughout June, we are offering a ‘Geriatric Profile’ for cats over 9 years of age and dogs over 7 years of age. The Geriatric Profile includes a full blood screen, haematology (red and white blood cells), and thyroid monitoring. We will also test your pet’s urine and blood. A full veterinary consult and examination is also included.
The cost for this ‘Geriatric Profile’ is normally £234.17, but we are offering this for £150, which is a saving of £84.17. Contact us on 01665 252 250 to book in your pet. For more information about this June only offer, see our promotions page here.
If this article has raised any concerns about your pet’s health, please call us at Coquet Vets on 01665 252 250.
