Physical exam for pets, Blood test and Thyroid panel | Pet Diagnosis

release time:2021-11-17 10:50:56

What do you need to check for pet health check? What do these exams do? The next three articles share information about the Physical exam, Blood test, Complete blood count /CBC, Thyroid panel, Heartworm antigen test, FeLV/FIV test, Fecal exam, Urinalysis, and the Pet Health Check. X-ray, skin examination, major eye examination, Ear cytology, Fine needle aspiration

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Today we will first look at the Physical exam, Blood test and Thyroid panel for pets

1. physical exam

Every time you go to the hospital, the doctor will feel the pets and listen to them here and there. This is the most basic and important physical examination. From head to tail, check the eyes, mouth, teeth, ears, lymph nodes, heart, breathing, abdomen, skin, joints, buttocks and so on. The physical exam is very basic but comprehensive and determines the next step to be taken.

Physical exams should be done once or twice a year at the hospital. This will ensure that your pet is in good health. If there is a disease, it can be diagnosed and treated earlier. If your pet is sick, you must also go to the hospital for a physical examination.

2. Blood test

A blood test is a test that involves drawing blood. Pets generally have blood drawn from a vein in the neck, arm or leg. There are many kinds of blood tests, so I'll talk about the most common ones below.

1）Complete blood count /CBC

This is a test for white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. It can determine whether the pet has inflammation, infection, anemia and so on. It is best to do this test once a year even if your pet is not sick. This will also allow comparison with the results of the blood test when the pet is sick.

(2) Blood biochemistry panel/ internal organ function)

This is a test to see if the organs are functioning properly. Depending on the size of the panel, the number of tests contained varies. Biochemistry panel can check liver function, kidney function, blood glucose, blood protein, etc. This is best done when your pet is sick. This is best done when your pet is sick to see which organ is the problem. It is also a good idea to do this once a year when your pet is not sick, so that you can compare the results with the blood test when your pet is sick.

3. Thyroid panel

Dogs are prone to hypothyroidism when they get older. symptoms are fatness, skin disease, depressed expression, and possible neurological problems. Cats are prone to hypothyroidism as they get older, with symptoms such as extra excitement, hair loss, binge eating and drinking, and possible heart problems. Therefore, an older cat that is active is not necessarily rejuvenated, but may be ill. It is recommended that older pets be checked every year or two. It is best to have your pet checked if it has any of the above symptoms.

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