Cat Lab Testing

Animal General Hospital provides numerous types of lab tests for your cat, such as:

  • Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
  • Feline Immunodeficiency (FIV)
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Blood Chemistry
    • Examine liver abnormalities
    • Monitor kidney function
    • Check electrolyte levels
    • Observe Protein levels
    • Test glucose levels
  • Urinalysis
  • Thyroid Testing
  • Cardiac ProBNP
  • Fecal exam

Many of these lab tests are recommended during your pet’s annual wellness exam and each lab test is important. We recommend performing routine blood work during your cat’s yearly wellness exam. Blood work allows us to monitor essential organ functions. Regular blood work will enable us to track trends and diagnose certain diseases at the earliest stage possible. When diagnosed early, many diseases can be slowed significantly or possibly even reversed with treatment.

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends your cat have an intestinal parasite screen performed at least once a year. Common parasites we look for are:

  • Roundworm
  • Hookworm
  • Tapeworm
  • Giardia

Several of these parasites are transmittable to humans. Therefore, having your cat tested regularly is highly recommended. Having your cat tested not only allows us to help maintain your cat’s health but it may keep you and your family healthier as well.

FeLV and FIV are viruses that are sometimes discovered in cats. FeLV is short for Feline Leukemia Virus. FeLV spreads through contact with cats that are infected. FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. The primary manner of transmission of FIV is through bite wounds. However, it can also be transmitted through the mother’s milk while a kitten is nursing.

Both of these viruses can affect your cat’s life expectancy negatively. It is essential to have your kitten tested for FeLV and FIV during their first visit with us. After the first visit, we will test them annually as the diseases can lie dormant for several years. If we know that your feline friend is positive for one or both of these viruses it allows us to better treat them when they become ill.

Call us today (706-568-4848) to schedule your cat’s annual exam. Our goal is to keep your cat as healthy as possible while also protecting your family.

cat lab testing

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