Why Do Our Pets Need Routine Screenings? 

First, our pets can't speak, so they can't tell us if they are feeling unwell or have any other indicators of internal illness. We recommend to have them examined them every 6 months, as well as run routine screening tests to detect underlying disease BEFORE it is clinically apparent. Second, pets will actively mask signs of illness until late in the course of disease. This stems from survival instincts in a pack or colony situation. Use the age chart below to find your pets age in "people" years and the screening testing recommended for each stage of his or her life.

We believe the following tests give us the best chance of helping your pet's live longer, healthier lives. We want the best for your pet!

These are approximations and may vary by gender, species and breed.

Blue/
Lilac 

Every 6 months

Physical examination

Every 12 months

Baseline bloodwork (cbc, comprehensive profile). Allows us to evaluate blood cell counts and internal organ function.

Fecal screening and deworming. Allows us to detect and prevent intestinal parasites.

Heartworm and tick borne disease testing. Allows us to screen for heartworm infection transmitted by mosquitoes and other infections transmitted by tick bites.

Green

Every 6 months

Physical examination

Every 12 months

Annual bloodwork (cbc, comprehensive profile, electrolytes). Allows us to evaluate blood cell counts and internal organ function.

Urine screening. Allows us to evaluate for urinary tract infection, diabetes, and kidney function.

Fecal screening and deworming. Allows us to detect and prevent intestinal parasites.

Heartworm and tick borne disease testing. Allows us to screen for heartworm infection transmitted by mosquitoes and other infections transmitted by tick bites.

Yellow

Every 6 months

Physical examination

Baseline bloodwork (cbc/comprehensive) Allow us to evaluate blood cell counts and internal organ function.

Urine screening. Allows us to evaluate for urinary tract infection, diabetes, and kidney function.

Every 12 months

Thyroid screening

Fecal screening and deworming. Allows us to detect and prevent intestinal parasites.

Heartworm and tick borne disease testing. Allows us to screen for heartworm infection transmitted by mosquitoes and other infections transmitted by tick bites.

Red

Every 6 months 

Physical examination

Baseline bloodwork (cbc/comprehensive) Allow us to evaluate blood cell counts and internal organ function.

Urine screening. Allows us to evaluate for urinary tract infection, diabetes, and kidney function.

Fecal screening and deworming. Allows us to detect and prevent intestinal parasites.

Every 12 months

Thyroid screening to evaluate for endocrine dysfunction.

Chest x- rays to evaluate heart size/shape and lung fields.

Heartworm and tick borne disease testing. Allows us to screen for heartworm infection transmitted by mosquitoes and other infections transmitted by tick bites.