• Blood Chemistry Panel — Evaluates kidney, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder function. Abnormal levels can appear before a pet shows visible signs of disease, and diabetes can also be detected. • Thyroid Profile — Identifies thyroid dysfunction. Hypothyroidism is common in dogs, while hyperthyroidism is common in cats. • Radiographs — Used to evaluate internal organ size, arthritis, and certain forms of cancer. You love your pet, and you worry about them, too. That concern for their health and safety only grows as they age and face new challenges. Wellness testing allows you and your veterinarian to work together as a team, making informed decisions about your pet’s health and treatment plan to ensure they receive the best possible care. Consistency is key. Making diagnostic testing a regular part of your pet’s yearly veterinary care helps you stay one step ahead of potential health changes and gives you peace of mind that you’re doing everything possible for your four-legged friend. SPONSORED BY The Power of Preventive Testing for Pets IS YOUR PET ACTING A LITTLE “off,” but you can’t quite put your finger on it? Wellness testing can provide the answers you need. This valuable testing offers more than a simple grade—it provides important clues about your pet’s overall health. Since our pets unfortunately cannot tell us how they feel or where they hurt, yearly lab testing serves as a window into the body, helping us see what’s going on beneath the surface. Wellness tests, including bloodwork and urinalysis, can uncover hidden problems, even if your pet appears to feel fine at first glance. With early detection, many diseases can be managed, or even cured, with less invasive and less expensive treatments. Yearly wellness testing is key to a longer, healthier, and happier life for your pet. The most important yearly wellness tests include: • Fecal tests for dogs and cats — Used to look for intestinal worms and protozoa. This is especially important because several intestinal parasites can also infect humans, a condition known as zoonosis. • Heartworm testing for dogs — Identifies immature heartworms in the blood and helps determine the stage of disease. • Tick-borne disease testing for dogs — Detects exposure to disease-carrying ticks, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis, which can also be zoonotic. • Feline Leukemia and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) — Identifies exposure to these diseases from other cats or detects seroconversion in your cat. • Urinalysis — Evaluates kidney health and checks for infection, diabetes, and possible urinary stones. • Complete Blood Count (CBC) — Assesses blood cell types to check for anemia, infection, inflammation, and clotting disorders. 74 JUNE 2026 | INTHEVUE.COM
