Annual Testing Recommendations

Fecal parasite testing.

Annual fecal testing is recommended to monitor your pet’s health for intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are commonly found in puppies and kittens and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Genetic testing as indicated by breed (Border Collies, Collies, Australian Shepherds, Shelties, Long-Haired Whippets, English Shepherd, German Shepherd, Old English Sheepdog, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Doberman Pinscher, Boxers, Newfoundland, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Corgis).

Certain breeds are predisposed to certain diseases, and identifying your pet’s specific breed type can give indicators for breed-specific diseases. Genetic marker testing is available for dogs to screen for genetic health conditions and health risks.

Annual fecal parasite testing.

Annual fecal testing is recommended to monitor your pet’s health for intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are commonly found in puppies and kittens and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Annual canine CBC and mini chemistry panel.

Annual blood panel screening complements your pet’s overall health exam. It allows for monitoring of systemic trends and early detection of “silent” diseases, such as kidney disease, thyroid disease, and diabetes mellitus. The complete blood count (CBC) monitors red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The chemistry panel monitors blood glucose levels and kidney and liver health.

Annual heartworm testing.

Annual heartworm testing is recommended by the American Heartworm Society to monitor your pet’s heartworm status. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes, and the parasites live and reproduce in the heart, which leads to permanent cardiac changes if untreated. Heartworm disease is tested with a blood sample, and this test can complement your pet’s overall health exam.

Annual fecal parasite testing.

Annual fecal testing is recommended to monitor your pet’s health for intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are commonly found in puppies and kittens and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Annual canine CBC and mini chemistry panel.

Annual blood panel screening complements your pet’s overall health exam. It allows for monitoring of systemic trends and early detection of “silent” diseases, such as kidney disease, thyroid disease, and diabetes mellitus. The complete blood count (CBC) monitors red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The chemistry panel monitors blood glucose levels and kidney and liver health.

Annual heartworm testing.

Annual heartworm testing is recommended by the American Heartworm Society to monitor your pet’s heartworm status. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes, and the parasites live and reproduce in the heart, which leads to permanent cardiac changes if untreated. Heartworm disease is tested with a blood sample, and this test can complement your pet’s overall health exam.

Annual urinalysis.

Annual urine testing is recommended for dogs with kidney or urinary diseases, and is also recommended after the age of 8 to monitor for urine-related diseases. It is a tool to identify chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and kidney disease, as well as acute diseases, such as urinary tract infections.

FeLV and FIV testing.

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) can affect a cat’s immune system and overall health. These viruses are more common among outdoor cats and can spread from one cat to another. We recommend testing kittens for FeLV and FIV before introducing them into a household, especially one with multiple cats. Testing may also be recommended when a cat develops a sudden fever, to help rule out these infections.

Fecal parasite testing.

Annual fecal testing is recommended to monitor your pet’s health for intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are commonly found in puppies and kittens and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Genetic testing (Maine Coon, Ragdoll breeds).

Certain breeds are predisposed to certain diseases, and identifying your pet’s specific breed type can give indicators for breed-specific diseases.

Annual fecal parasite testing (one per household per year).

Annual fecal testing is recommended to monitor your pet’s health for intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are commonly found in puppies and kittens and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Annual urinalysis (baseline during these years).

Annual urine testing is recommended for cats after 1 year of age, because cats are more prone to kidney and urinary diseases as they age. Early urine testing provides annual baseline values to assess the kidneys’ overall health and function.

Annual fecal parasite testing (one per household per year).

Annual fecal testing is recommended to monitor your pet’s health for intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are commonly found in puppies and kittens and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Annual feline CBC and mini chemistry panel.

Annual blood panel screening complements your pet’s overall health exam. It allows for monitoring of systemic trends and early detection of “silent” diseases, such as kidney disease, thyroid disease, and diabetes mellitus. The complete blood count (CBC) monitors red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The chemistry panel monitors blood glucose levels and kidney and liver health.

Annual urinalysis (baseline during these years).

Annual urine testing is recommended for cats after 1 year of age, because cats are more prone to kidney and urinary diseases as they age. Early urine testing provides annual baseline values to assess the kidneys’ overall health and function.

Annual fecal parasite testing (one per household per year).

Annual fecal testing is recommended to monitor your pet’s health for intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are commonly found in puppies and kittens and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Annual feline CBC and mini chemistry panel with thyroid testing.

Annual blood panel screening complements your pet’s overall health exam. It allows for monitoring of systemic trends and early detection of “silent” diseases, such as kidney disease, thyroid disease, and diabetes mellitus. The complete blood count (CBC) monitors red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The chemistry panel monitors blood glucose levels and kidney and liver health. Thyroid testing monitors baseline total thyroid levels. Senior cats are prone to hyperthyroidism (high thyroid levels), which can affect multiple organ systems. Unmanaged thyroid disease can cause weight loss, cardiac concerns, blood pressure concerns, and effects on other organs.

Annual urinalysis.

Annual urine testing is recommended for cats after 1 year of age, because cats are more prone to kidney and urinary diseases as they age. Early urine testing provides annual baseline values to assess the kidneys’ overall health and function.