Diagnostics

Dangerous parasites are always present in the environment. If brought into your home, these parasites can be passed from your pet to you and your family. We normally associate parasites, such as roundworms, tapeworms and hookworms, with cats and dogs, but people can be infected with the same parasites. In-home, regular fecal checks and dewormings are the best way to prevent parasitic disease. It also prevents the shedding of parasite eggs, which can contaminate the lawns or any place a pet defecates.

Routine Blood Work

A complete physical includes a heartworm test and parasite screening, and it should include a full blood workup. Not only can a full chemistry panel and complete blood count identify the presence of underlying disease processes, but these tests help create a baseline, should your pet become ill between routine examinations. Additionally, blood work is necessary if your veterinarian recommends a dental cleaning, removal of a skin mass or any other procedure that requires anesthesia.

Urinalysis

Endocrine Testing

Heartworm Testing

Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes, and they infect the heart of our dogs and, though less commonly, cats. While easy to prevent, dogs must be tested prior to starting heartworm preventative medication to prevent complications. A dog that is heartworm positive and given preventative can have a fatal reaction. If your dog has been off of preventative for the winter months, you must test your dog prior to starting your heartworm preventative. Don’t worry — the test is a simple blood test.

While heartworm disease is not endemic to the area, our pets travel to areas where it is, and there are reports of heartworm disease in New York City. We recommend pets being on preventative heartworm medication from April to November at a minimum, but ideally, you should treat your pet year-round to minimize any risk of infection.

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