Heartworm is usually
diagnosed via blood test and your vet will normally perform a heartworm test as part of your dog's yearly checkup.
Feline leukemia is
diagnosed via a blood test that detects a protein found in the virus.
My son was
diagnosed via blood test (antibodies were present) and lumbar puncture (low Folate).
Not exact matches
My four year old was just
diagnosed (
via blood tests) with allergies to dust mites, cats, and dogs.
The specific allergen, to which the pet is allergic, is
diagnosed via a
blood allergy panel or skin prick
test (performed by a veterinary Dermatologist).
After
diagnosing your dog
via an examination and
blood and urine
tests, your veterinarian might prescribe mild cough suppressants for your dog with kennel cough.