Pet Screenings

Why Consider Surveillance Screening for Your Pet?

Our pets can’t tell us when something feels off. They often hide signs of illness until it’s advanced—that’s their natural instinct for survival. That’s why regular physical exams (annually, or more often for senior pets) and routine screening tests are so important. They help us catch underlying disease before it becomes obvious.

Use the age chart below to find your pet’s age in “people years” and see the screening tests recommended for each stage of life. While these guidelines may vary depending on species, breed, and gender, we believe the following tests give your pet the best chance at living a longer, healthier life.

Age Matters: What to Test and When

• Lilac
  • At 12 months: Baseline Blood Profile (checks internal organ health), Heartworm test for dogs
  • Urine Specific Gravity (assesses how well the kidneys concentrate urine)
• Green
  • Every 12 months: Annual Health Profile (blood test for blood cell counts + comprehensive organ screen)
  • Urinalysis
• Yellow
  • Every 12 months: Senior Health Profile (comprehensive organ screen with thyroid testing, electrolytes, red/white blood cell counts)
  • Urinalysis
• Red
  • Every 6 months: Golden Years Health Profile (comprehensive organ screen with thyroid testing, electrolytes, red/white blood cell counts)