We all know about the lives that are saved through the donation of blood to be used in patients during emergencies, surgeries, and with certain medical conditions, but how many of us realize that the same is possible for our dogs and cats? Many of the same considerations are utilized when determining a candidate for [...]
“Too‘s” owner has elected to perform a wisdom panel to find out her breed heritage. Results: Boxer, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Thanks for your guesses stay tune for more Breed Identification on upcoming four legged furry companions. For more information contact us at Animal Central (303) 469-PETS (7387) or visit this website: www.wisdompanel.com Dr. [...]
Heartworm testing is especially important when starting, changing or resuming heartworm prevention medications in order to provide earlier detection and treatment of the heartworm parasites. Heartworm disease in Colorado can be particularly devastating because of the complication of pulmonary hypertension due in part to our altitude. Administration of heartworm medications to a dog currently infected [...]
“Vash’s” owner has elected to perform a wisdom panel to find out her breed heritage. See if you can guess her breed: Tell us what you think and we will follow up with the results on Thursday, March 31st! Dr. George Stroberg and Staff at Animal Central
“Max’s” family has elected to do a DNA Wisdom Panel to figure out his breed heritage. Results: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix crossed with German Sheperd Dog Mix Thanks for your guesses stay tune for more Breed Identification on upcoming four legged furry companions. For more information contact us at Animal Central (303) 479- PETS (7387) [...]
“Max’s” owner has elected to perform a wisdom panel to find out his breed heritage. See if you can guess his breed: Tell us what you think and we will follow up with the results on Thursday January 20th! Dr. George Stroberg and Staff at Animal Central
Why is it important to have follow-up blood work done for my pet on long term medication? Depending on the type of medication your best friend has been prescribed, recommendations for frequency of blood work may vary. Examples include heartworm preventative which is checked annually, while NSAIDS like Rimadyl are checked every 6 months. Frequency [...]
Much like their human companions, our four legged friends benefit from routine blood work to evaluate the condition of vital organs and over all health. Even in animals which appear to be otherwise healthy, blood work may detect early signs of many health conditions allowing for early treatment and improved prognosis. In addition blood work [...]