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We
have a complete laboratory that expediently enables us to
analyze blood, urine, and feces.
Blood analysis allows us to look closely and evaluate body
functions, including kidney function, liver
enzymes, pancreas enzymes, electrolytes, glucose (involving
diabetes), hydration status, inflammatory status, infection
evaluation, blood gas values, heartworm, lime disease, ehrlichia,
red blood cells, and white blood cells. These
are just some of the diseases and conditions that blood analysis
can help with
To find out
More Please Click
PRE-ANESTHETIC
BLOOD WORK & DIAGNOSTICS
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PRE-ANESTHETIC
BLOOD WORK VIDEO
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Urinalysis, or the analysis of urine, tells us about by-products
from many organs which include the kidneys and liver. Urine
gives us information about your animals hydration status and
its liver and kidneys. We can diagnose many diseases, such
as liver disease, diabetes, and kidney disease through
urinalysis. We can also determine if your animal is
dehydrated.
Urinalysis, or the analysis of urine, tells us about by-products
from many organs which include the kidneys and liver. Urine
gives us information about your animals hydration status and
its liver and kidneys. We can diagnose many diseases, such
as liver disease, diabetes, and kidney disease through
urinalysis. We can also determine if your animal is
dehydrated. To learn
more click
here
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Feces:
We recommend having feces checked and analyzed to determine
whether your animal has an intestinal parasite, bacterial
overgrowth, blood, or other intestinal problems.
This is an important part of diagnostic workups and even
routine exams. For
more information on parasites and zoonotic disease (contractible
to human) Click
Here.
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Ear
cytology: You'll probably be asked if your dog or cat
has been shaking his head or scratching at his ears and if
you have noticed any odor coming from the ears. Your pet's
deep, curved ear canals provide protection for the inner
ear, but can be a snug home for parasites, microbes
(bacteria/yeast), and foreign objects. The veterinarian
will perform a thorough examination of the inner ear canal
including and ear cytology. To learn
more about your pet’s ears and what may be inside of
them
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These
tests are very valuable diagnostic tools and are commonly all
used together to aid in patient diagnosis and the overall
health of your animal.
Information
on Blood Counts
Information
on Ear Infections
Information
on People, Pets and Parasites
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The
pharmacy at Community Animal Hospital stocks the latest
medications for your pets. We also carry
prescription diets from these major companies: Hills,
Eukanuba-Iams, and Purina. And for you bird owners, we
also sell Harrison's Bird Food and Nutriberries.
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Do you
have a hard time giving your pet it's medications. Community
Animal Hospitals pharmacy can help. We have a flavoring system
called Flavorx. It helps hide the bidder taste and smell of
some medications. Please call and speak to one of our
pharmacy technicians for more information.
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