How Preventive Bloodwork Detects Hidden Illnesses in Pets
Pets can’t tell us when something feels off, and many diseases show no outward symptoms until they’ve progressed significantly. That’s where preventive bloodwork comes in. At Urbana Veterinary Clinic, we recommend routine blood screening as part of your pet’s wellness plan—because catching health issues early can make all the difference.
Even in young and seemingly healthy pets, regular bloodwork can reveal important information about how their body is functioning. It helps us detect early signs of kidney or liver disease, thyroid imbalances, diabetes, anemia, infection, and more. When these issues are identified early, they’re often easier to manage and less expensive to treat.
For senior pets, blood testing becomes even more important. As pets age, their risk for chronic illnesses increases. With routine screenings, we can monitor changes over time and catch subtle shifts before they become serious. This allows us to adjust diets, medications, or lifestyle recommendations to help your pet maintain a high quality of life.
Our in-house laboratory makes testing fast and efficient. We typically perform a complete blood count (CBC), blood chemistry panel, and urinalysis. These tests give us insight into red and white blood cells, organ function, electrolyte balance, and other essential health markers. Results are available quickly, and we take the time to review them with you so you understand what’s going on inside your pet’s body.
Bloodwork is also an important part of pre-anesthetic evaluations. Before any surgery or dental procedure, we use blood tests to ensure your pet’s organs are functioning properly and can safely handle anesthesia.
Pet owners sometimes hesitate to authorize testing when their animal looks fine on the outside. But that’s exactly the point—bloodwork helps us look beneath the surface. In many cases, it gives us the opportunity to intervene early and extend your pet’s healthy years.
If your pet hasn’t had bloodwork in the past year, now is the time to schedule it. Call (937) 653-7326 or visit us at 985 Norwood Ave,Urbana, OH 43078. Preventive care is the key to catching illness early, treating it effectively, and helping your pet thrive. Urbana Veterinary Clinic is here to provide thorough, compassionate care—and blood testing is one of the smartest tools we have to do that.
