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Life technically should<\/em> slow down in the summertime, but for many of us, it\u2019s as busy as ever. This can make pet parents feel like skipping any scheduled wellness visits or exams. It\u2019s tempting to put them off until the fall, when things calm down\u2026or so we tell ourselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, life is never perfectly calm and stress-free, and your pet still needs an annual wellness check to stay healthy. One of the most important parts of a routine veterinary exam is pet wellness bloodwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the team at Pet Dominion<\/a> will share why preventive lab testing in pets is a crucial and unmissable step in your summer plans.<\/p>\n\n\nRead more: Why Your Pet\u2019s Annual Bloodwork Is Mor …<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n

What is Included in Annual Blood Testing for Pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A yearly blood test for a cat or dog usually includes two main parts: a complete blood count, or CBC, and a chemistry panel. Together, these tests help us evaluate your pet\u2019s red and white blood cells, organ health, electrolyte levels, and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A CBC specifically helps your veterinary team take stock of your pet\u2019s immune function. It can help us spot signs of infections, inflammation, or anemia. In a chemistry panel, we can assess how well your cat or dog\u2019s liver and kidneys are functioning. We can detect imbalances in blood sugar, proteins, and the balance of your pet\u2019s electrolytes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, these tests are essential in helping us establish a baseline and monitor any changes your pet experiences over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s the key to why routine veterinary bloodwork is so important: many diseases develop slowly. They don\u2019t hit your pet all at once, out of nowhere. When we perform annual blood tests, we can catch these diseases in the earlier stages, before they become more serious and challenging to treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Disease Detection in Pets: Which Diseases Can Bloodwork Catch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blood testing can help your veterinary team identify many common conditions<\/a>, including kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, anemia, and infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of how bloodwork can help us get started on treatment for these diseases more quickly: <\/p>\n\n\n\n