Dog and Cat Blood Testing Near Village of Pinecrest, FL

Common Reasons Dogs and Cats Need Blood Work

Annual bloodwork is probably the most common reason we run labs. It's part of a standard wellness visit for healthy dogs and cats, especially as pets get into their middle and senior years. Organ function, blood cell counts, and glucose levels can shift quietly, with no outward signs.

Pre-surgery screening is another big one. Before spay and neuter or any general surgery, we want a clear picture of how the liver and kidneys are handling things, confirming anesthesia is the right call for that pet, that day.

Deciding If Symptoms Need Testing Now

If your pet has one small change, like drinking more water or sleeping more, and is otherwise acting normal, watch it for a day or two. If two or more changes show up together, that's worth a call. If a change shows up suddenly in a pet who was fine yesterday, don't wait it out.

Age-related slowdown and an underlying issue can look almost the same from the outside. The only way to tell them apart is bloodwork, since it gives you an answer instead of a guess.

Where to Get Blood Testing Near Village of Pinecrest, FL

Petfolk's Pinecrest vet care center runs blood work through an in-house lab, so many results come back the same day. You can find the care team inside Suniland Shopping Center along South Dixie Highway (US-1), at 11423 S Dixie Hwy Ste 290, Miami, FL 33156.

The care center is convenient for pet parents near Suniland and Pinecrest Plaza, as well as families from Village of Pinecrest, Kendall, and South Miami. Call or book online to schedule a visit.