Waiting for your pet’s veterinary test results can be extremely nerve-wracking, and you may imagine the various afflictions and worst-case scenarios that could be affecting your furry pal. Fortunately, your anxiety subsides when your veterinary professional tells you, “Everything looks normal.” While undervaluing your pet’s wellness screenings can be easy, especially when the results are benign, these routine tests are an essential part of your furry pal’s health and a valuable investment in their future. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service explains common wellness screening tests’ benefits and the valuable information your pet’s normal results provide.  

Your pet’s wellness screenings save you money

Regular wellness screenings are a proactive investment in your pet’s future and can provide significant financial savings in the long run. When our team detects your pet’s health issues early, especially before your furry pal exhibits signs, we can manage, treat, and sometimes resolve the condition before it becomes severe, and the treatment becomes costly. For instance, when we perform a routine blood test and detect a pet’s renal insufficiency in its early stages, our team may be able to delay kidney disease progression by prescribing dietary and medical interventions. Similarly, routine dental checkups can identify minor oral health issues before they necessitate major procedures. Furthermore, regular screenings help establish your pet’s health baseline, and our team can identify deviations during subsequent testing. By addressing health concerns promptly, we can help you avoid the escalated costs of advanced care, surgeries, or prolonged treatments. In essence, preventive care costs can help you circumvent higher potential treatment expenses, not only ensuring your beloved companion’s physical wellbeing but also your financial health.

Normal results establish your pet’s health baseline 

Normal wellness screening results establish your pet’s health baseline, providing a comprehensive snapshot of your furry pal’s wellbeing at a given point and encompassing key parameters such as blood values, weight, temperature, and more. Much like a reference point on a map, this health baseline becomes invaluable in subsequent checkups. Any significant deviations from this established norm, even if still within a broader average range, can signal potential issues that might go unnoticed without this comparison point. For instance, a specific blood value’s subtle increase over time, while still within a normal range, indicates a developing issue when compared with a pet’s health baseline. By having this reference, our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team can act with precision and foresight, detecting and addressing concerns long before they manifest into tangible health problems. Thus, normal wellness screening results are more than just a clean bill of health; they set the foundation that guide and inform future health care decisions, ensuring your pet’s wellbeing is always at the forefront.

Your pet’s health and your peace of mind are priceless

Navigating pet ownership’s journey is often an emotional roller-coaster, with your furry pal’s health being a significant concern, often looming large on your mind. To stave off the worry, your pet’s normal wellness screening results shine as a reassuring beacon. These results are more than just numbers; they’re an affirmation that, at least for now, your beloved companion’s health is good. Every normal test result encourages you to look forward to joyful days ahead. This knowledge gifts pet owners with an invaluable asset: peace of mind. With each normal screening result, anxiety about your pet’s health diminishes, increasing your confidence that you’re on the right track regarding your furry pal’s care, and reaffirming that your efforts in providing proper nutrition, exercise, and a loving environment are indeed bearing fruit. This relief enhances your quality of life and also positively influences your pet, as they pick up on your emotional cues. In essence, normal wellness screening results are more than just medical data; they indicate that you and your pet will continue to share happy times together, free from anxieties about their wellbeing.

Wellness screenings support every stage of your pet’s life 

From birth through their golden years, your pet should have routine wellness screenings. Consider how these tests provide critical feedback and help ensure your furry pal receives health care tailored to their individual needs and life stage: 

  • Young pet wellness screenings — The first year of your pet’s life is a critical developmental period. The overall care, vaccinations, and screenings they receive during their wellness exams set the foundation for a long, healthy, and happy life. Puppies and kittens should have three to four wellness exams between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks. 
  • Adult pet wellness screenings — Regular wellness exams continue to play an important role in keeping your adult pet healthy. An adult pet’s wellness exam includes a nose-to-tail assessment of their teeth and gums, eyes, ears, skin and coat, lymph nodes, heart and lungs, and joints. The exam also includes the following wellness screenings:
    • Intestinal parasite screening
    • Heartworm disease screening test
    • Tick-borne illness testing
    • Blood work
  • Senior pet wellness screenings — Regular wellness screenings support aging pets, ensuring they maintain a good quality of life. Senior pets have a high risk for numerous health issues, and our team should evaluate them at least every six months to ensure they remain healthy throughout their golden years. Senior pets receive additional wellness screenings, including:  
    • Thyroid panel — Senior pets have a high risk for thyroid disease, and our veterinary team may recommend a thyroid panel to check your pet’s levels.
    • Urinalysis — We evaluate the appearance, concentration, and content of your pet’s urine. Abnormalities can indicate urinary tract infection (UTI), diabetes, kidney disease, and urinary crystals.

Regular wellness screening results provide a holistic picture of your pet’s health, help reassure you about their wellbeing, and pave the way for proactive veterinary care. Don’t wait for your furry pal to show illness signs, schedule your pet’s wellness exam and diagnostic screening tests with our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team.