My Pet Seems Healthy, Why Do I Need Blood Work?

Many people ask this question, especially when coming in for a routine procedure such as a spay or neuter. When a pet is young and / or seems healthy, many owners question if they should do blood work. We always recommend checking blood work for a few reasons. First this gives us an insight to your pet’s ability to process anesthesia and certain medications. Many animals will not show us something is wrong until it has been going on for quite some time. Blood work can be a great tool for early detection and treatment. Having normal blood work gives us a great reference for future tests in order to compare and possibly spot any new changes.