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AUGUST 2014
DOGGIERESCUE.COM MAGAZINE
Featuring Dr. Deidre Clack from The Cottage Animal Hospital
www.thecottageanimalhositpal.com Phone: 9890 7220
“ Just like we go to the doctor for check ups to know our health is being maintained your pet too benefits from routine tests to keep them in the best health possible, more especially as they age. ” Dee
Why do our pets need wellness screening?
Firstly, our pets can't speak, they cannot tell us if they feel off colour or unwell or have any other indicators of internal illness. We need to examine them every 6 months as well as run some routine screening tests to detect underlying disease BEFORE it is clinically apparent.
Secondly, pets will actively mask signs of illness until late in the course of disease. This stems from survival instincts in a pack or colony situation. Use the age chart below to find your pets age in "people" years and the screening testing recommended for each stage of his or her life.
At The Cottage Animal Hospital we believe the following tests give us the best chance of helping your pets live longer, healthier lives.
These are approximations and may vary by gender, species and breed.
Blue/ Lilac
Every 12 months - Baseline Blood Profile (a small blood test checking internal organ health) Every 6 months - Urine Specific Gravity ( a urine test to check how well the kidneys concentrate urine - there is no charge for this test )
Green
Every 12 months - Annual Health Profile ( a blood test checking red and white blood cell counts and a more comprehensive internal organ screen ) Every 6 months - Urine Specific Gravity
Yellow
Every 12 months - Senior Health Profile ( comprehensive internal organ screen including Thyroid testing, electrolytes and red and white cell counts and urine specific gravity ) Every 6 months - Urine Specific Gravity +/- Urine Dipstick
Red
Every 6 months - Golden Years Health Profile ( comprehensive internal organ screen including Thyriod testing, electrolytes and red and white cell counts )
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