Wellpet Testing for the Life of your Pet

At Penstone Veterinary Group we recommend Wellpet Testing

Why test my pet's blood if they are not ill?

By taking just a few drops of blood your veterinary surgeon can gain a lot of information about the health of your pet.  We cause this Wellpet Testing because we are testing your pet's blood when they appear to be healthy on the outside.  Wellpet testing allows us to see what is happening on the inside.

For Young and Adult Pets we use the results to give us individual baseline data that your veterinarian can use later, as a reference for faster, more accurate diagnosis and treatments.

For Geriatric Animals we use the results to monitor organ degeneration, check response to medication and detect diseases before symptoms appear.

Prior to surgery - test results serve double duty by providing information before surgery or dental procedures, allowing for safer anaesthesia.

What sort of blood tests are performed?

There are two basic kinds of blood tests your veterinarian will typically use for your pet's wellness screen: blood chemistry tests and haematology tests.

1. Blood chemistry tests provide an inside look at your pet's vital organs.  For example, checking chemistries produced by organs like the liver and kidneys help determine whether these organs are functioning properly.

2. Haematology Tests provide an inside look at the blood cells themselves. Three reports are common:

1. Red Blood Cell analysis, monitoring the cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

2. White Blood Cell analysis, checking on the body's primary means of fighting infection, and 

3. Platelet analysis, ensuring that the blood can clot sufficiently to stop bleeding when necessary.

Various combinations of these tests help your veterinarian chart your pet's long-term health and wellbeing.

FURTHER DETAILS ON THE SPECIFIC TESTS THAT ARE PERFORMED CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERPRETING BLOOD TESTS PAGE