Consult
your veterinarian about testing your dog annually for heartworm infection.
If you have a horse over 15 years old, ask
your veterinarian about testing for Cushing's disease and insulin dysregulation.
Giardia is also treatable with medication, so be sure to ask
your veterinarian about testing for this internal parasite if your kitten has had any clinical signs.
Not exact matches
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About two - thirds of my business is dental and one - third general small animal practice,» Capron said, who calls himself «just a country boy,» who became one of 114
veterinarians in the world to go through the rigorous training and
testing process to become a board certified veterinary dentist.
For more information
about the new WITNESS FeLV - FIV
Test Kit and all WITNESS point - of - care diagnostics,
veterinarians can visit www.zoetisus.com/simplysmarterchoice or contact Zoetis Customer Service at 1 -888-ZOETIS-1 (963-8471).
If your cat has a skin problem, talk with your
veterinarian about fleas and diagnostic
testing (skin scraping, DTM, Woods lamp examination, skin cytology) to get to the root of the problem.
To learn more
about the new drug residue
testing requirements and tools that can help you avoid a damaging residue violation, visit www.AvoidResidues.com or contact your
veterinarian or Pfizer Animal Health representative.
Facts
About Testing We recommend testing for wellness, surgical and emergency care because much information is obtained that the veterinarian is unable to determine with a comprehensive physical exam
Testing We recommend
testing for wellness, surgical and emergency care because much information is obtained that the veterinarian is unable to determine with a comprehensive physical exam
testing for wellness, surgical and emergency care because much information is obtained that the
veterinarian is unable to determine with a comprehensive physical exam alone.
Your
veterinarian will ask you
about any potential toxin exposure and likely recommend blood
tests to rule out diseases outside the brain that can trigger seizures.
During your cat's next wellness exam, make sure to ask your
veterinarian about your cat «s dietary needs, immunizations, dental care, any changes in habits and if blood work or other
tests would help uncover any conditions not found on the physical examination.
In a previous post on Healthy Senior Cats and Heart Disease, I talked
about all of the diagnostic
tests that your
veterinarian will want to do to fully evaluate a cat for heart disease.
Your
veterinarian will be able to help you with any follow up, or questions
about any
testing that you might have.
That is why it is always important to wear gloves or to wash your hands after handling dogs, feces or soil; to have your dog routinely
tested for parasites and to consult with your
veterinarian about what you can do to prevent parasites in the first place.
Protein in the urine can be caused by a variety of different conditions; if you are looking for non or minimal invasive procedures then ultrasound isn't invasive and can tell your
Veterinarian a lot
about the internal structure of the kidney's and any abnormalities, also a regular blood
test (just taken with a needle from the fore leg) with biochemistry will give a good indication
about protein levels in the blood more importantly the albumin to globulin ratio as well as creatinine and urea which will help to determine Sebastian's internal health.
See your
veterinarian about smears and / or progesterone
testing.
If your cat has abnormal urine, simple blood and urine
tests can quickly tell your
veterinarian about the appropriate diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Speak with your
veterinarian about having your kitten
tested.
If there were any health conditions flagged, we would have provide information to your
veterinarian with detailed information
about the results, and resources for further
testing.
If a positive mutation is found, it is very important that you talk to your
veterinarian about their recommendations for monitoring, treatment, or possible further diagnostic
testing.
CAPC offers prevalence data that localizes reported parasitic disease activity at the county level for
veterinarians to use in their discussions
about annual
testing and year - round protection.
Our
veterinarians work with shelters and shelter
veterinarians to help make decisions
about what diagnostic
testing might be indicated, interpretation of results and will recommend interventions as needed.
If there isn't one in your area, share our
veterinarian resource center with your personal
veterinarian to help him or her learn
about the proper care for community cats.When you find a
veterinarian, protect yourself and the cats you're helping by having an open conversation
about pricing, appointments, and
testing policies.
As a
veterinarian, you know that when the weather gets warmer pet owners should bring their pets in to your veterinary hospital to check for flea - or tick - related problems,
test for parasite - related illness and learn
about the latest information on control and prevention.
In case you want more information, here is a description
about the other most common «imaging
tests» used by
veterinarians.
If you still have questions
about your dog's
test results or treatment program, talk to your
veterinarian.
Dr. Giroux will also report back to your
veterinarian, who will then contact you directly
about the results of the
test.
Your
veterinarian will run a few
tests on it to determine how much you need to worry
about it.
A good place to find out
about genetic disorders / diseases that are detectable through DNA
testing, and submit samples through a
veterinarian, is http://www.optigen.com.
04EXAM ROOM SCRIPTS Members have access to a number of exam room scripts that aid
veterinarians and staff members in conversations with clients
about the need for heartworm prevention,
testing and treatment.
«Once all the
test information has been gathered and analyzed, your
veterinarian will make recommendations
about the advisability to proceed with anesthesia and surgery.»
Luckily, lymphoma is one of the few types of cancer that can often be detected with a blood
test, ask your
veterinarian about recommending a complete blood count twice yearly for your adult cat.
Once you have selected a reputable laboratory, you should ask the
veterinarian about the type of
test you should order.
If you observe a change suddenly
about your dog's disability to control urine, immediately you should consult with a
veterinarian to get some necessary
test to ensure
about actual reason.
A routine, yearly blood
test performed by your
veterinarian is an accurate way to detect heartworm infection in your dog.2 Start by talking to your
veterinarian, and ask
about protecting your dog from heartworm disease year - round with Trifexis ® (spinosad + milbemycin oxime).
If you have concerns
about the cost of preventive care for your dog, speak to your
veterinarian about which medications, vaccinations, or blood
tests are needed the most.
September 30, 2013:
Veterinarian Dr. Ted Morris warns pet owners
about allergy
tests for dogs and cats that are what he calls «completely useless.»
If the
veterinarian is concerned
about what she sees she will discuss her findings with you and may recommend
tests.
Purchase a DNA
test kit from the
veterinarian, send the samples you have gathered to the local lab, and they will inform you
about your dog's breed.
The most recent issue of Florida
Veterinarian magazine interviewed our own Dr. Cynda Crawford
about how the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program provided
testing and biosecurity policies to keep the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and its patients, as well as dogs in animal shelters, safe during last year's canine influenza outbreak.
Our Laboratory Recommendations: Fecal
Testing - We recommend bringing in a fecal sample yearly to provide our
veterinarian with information
about the presence of intestinal parasites.
One of the most widely known genetic
tests — one that every
veterinarian learns
about in school — is for a mutation in the gene called MDR1, which stands for multi-drug resistance gene, says Kristine Alpi, director of the William Rand Kenan, Jr..
Signs of the condition your pet has When will your pet need to be rechecked What
tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug Risks and benefits of using this drug Tell your
veterinarian about:
In future visits, you should have no qualms
about asking your
veterinarian why she is recommending a certain course of treatment, medication, or lab
test.
When will your pet need to be rechecked What
tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug Risks and benefits of using this drug Tell your
veterinarian about:
If a dose is missed, its best to give it as soon as possible and check with your
veterinarian about the need for a heartworm
test.
You can talk with your local Banfield
veterinarian about purchasing this
test, or adding it to your Optimum Wellness Plan ®.
In cases of severe repetitive infections, I always like to take a sample for culture and sensitivity so that the precise bacteria can be identified along with the most suitable antibiotic to treat the infection; repetitive treatment of the same infection may lead to antibiotic resistance which may lead to more severe infections, speak with your
Veterinarian about culture and sensitivity
testing.
Before anesthetizing your dog, your
veterinarian needs to know
about any medications or supplements that your dog has received in the past few weeks, any pre-existing medical conditions, any known drug reactions, the results of previous diagnostic
tests, and whether the dog has undergone any anesthetic or surgical procedures in the past.
If there is a concern
about how best to proceed after the medical record, lab results, and radiographs have been reviewed, we will discuss with you and your
veterinarian if it is recommended any additional diagnostic
tests are to be pursued.
Finally, the extremely high frequency of the MDR1 mutation in the breed highlights an increased need for education of owners
about the importance of
testing for all Aussies and, if the dog has the even one copy of the mutation, informing any
veterinarian who treats it.