Why is the clinic laboratory important for my pet?
Keeping our pets happy and healthy is a vital part of their lives. For every year that we age, our pets can age 7 to 10 years! Keeping an eye on their health is the key to helping them live longer and better lives. Preventative health starts in the lab!

How Old Is My Pet In Human Years?

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When do our veterinarians recommend doing labwork?

• On the first veterinary visit: We recommend puppies and kittens  have fecal screenings to find and eliminate harmful parasites and protozoa that may have been passed down from mom or picked up from the environment.
• During annual wellness exams: This is recommended along with a thorough physical examination because dog blood work, along with other bodily fluids like urine, can help identify conditions the physical exam portion of an appointment cannot. Also,  a healthy baseline is a good comparison to have when we your pet isn't feeling well. 
• If a pet seems not quite right: Labwork is suitable for a pet that is not displaying any overt signs of illness, disease or injury, but is acting abnormal
• Pre-surgical tests: Labwork is used to determine the efficiency of the liver and kidneys, which helps a veterinarian select the safest dose of anesthesia. Tests can also help determine the surgical risk level in geriatric or injured patients.
• Prior to starting a new medication or after being on that medication for a period of time: Particularly for new medication may be metabolized by the liver or kidney.
• During senior wellness exams: Labwork is usually recommended for mature, senior and geriatric pets as part of their periodic wellness exams. These are extremely beneficial, as we often see senior pets return to a more youthful state of being when blood tests identify an issue that can be easily treated.

What's new in the lab?
We have now partnered with Idexx Laboratories to provide our patients with faster and more reliable lab results for all in house and out of house diagnostics.  We have all new lab equipment that immediately communicates with our computer software as well as its very own online portal where results can be shared directly with our clients.  Clients can view their pets' labwork through their Petly Page, email, or asking  for a paper copy during their appointment. 

With our new partnership with Idexx, we are also able to run some *new tests in house that we were not able to before, and for an easier price!
*SDMA, UPC Ratio, Fructosamine, Phenobarbital

The ​ProCyte Dx:
​Our new Hematology Analyzer
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• The first and only in-house hematology analyzer that combines three cutting-edge technologies for accurate results in just two minutes.
• The CBC is the most important diagnostic tool in determining anemia, infection, and/or inflammatory processes in your pet.
• View comprehensive results, including an advanced five-part white blood cell differential, RETIC-HGB, presence of band neutrophils and nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs) as well as body fluid analysis.

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The Catalyst One:
​Our new Chemistry Analyzer
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• ​This analyzer has the capability to receive up to 30 results in a single run of whole blood.  Get faster answers for preanesthetic screens, senior, sick, and well patients.
• Basic chemistry profiles - receive results in 7.5 minutes!
• Save money! ​Individual tests now available in house: UPC ratio, Fructosamine, Phenobarbital levels, Thyroid levels, etc.
• Blood chemistry results give us insight into your pet's organ function, particularly kidney and liver function

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The SediVue Dx:
Our new Urine Sediment Analyzer

• Delivers consistent, accurate results in approximately 3 minutes from only 4–5 drops of fresh urine.
• Examines the equivalent of 45 high-power fields, then identifies and classifies elements within the sediment.
• Produces high-resolution, high-contrast digital images that can be shared in real time.
• Leverages cutting-edge Neural Network technology to better identify abnormalities with each result generated.

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We're excited to present our fully integrated laboratory!