Dermatology & Otic Diseases -  Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures WHAT IS AN EAR SWAB EXAMINATION? An ear swab examination is a test used to determine the cause of abnormal ear discharge. Bacteria and/or yeast organisms or mites are common findings with ear infections. The result of … [Read more...]

Dr. Debra Primovic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures WHAT IS A THORACIC RADIOGRAPH? A thoracic (chest) radiograph (X-ray) is a procedure that allows your veterinarian to visualize tissues, organs and bones that lie beneath the skin of the chest cavity. Thoracic radiographs are … [Read more...]

Dr. Dawn Ruben General Practice & Preventative Medicine BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE Blood work is a very important diagnostic tool that provides a significant amount of information about your pet’s health. A biochemical profile is a blood test that assesses the function of internal organs, … [Read more...]

Dr. Dawn Ruben General Practice & Preventative Medicine CBC VALUES Blood work is a very important diagnostic tool that provides a significant amount of information about your pet’s health. A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to measure and evaluate cells that circulate … [Read more...]

Dr. Debra Primovic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures WHAT IS AN ABDOMINAL RADIOGRAPH (X-RAY)? An abdominal radiograph (X-ray) is a procedure that allows your veterinarian to visualize tissue, organs and bones that lie beneath the skin. Abdominal X-rays are indicated to evaluate pets with … [Read more...]

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures WHAT IS A FECAL EXAMINATION? A fecal examination is the microscopic evaluation of feces. The test is indicated for pets with diarrhea, straining, lack of appetite or vomiting. Annual fecal examinations are recommended on all animals as part of a yearly … [Read more...]

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures -  Infectious Diseases WHAT IS A FELV AND FIV TEST? The feline leukemia (FeLV) and FIV test is a blood test used to detect exposure to or infection of one of these viruses. The feline leukemia test is often called the “Feleuk” test or abbreviated as … [Read more...]

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures -  General Practice & Preventative Medicine WHAT IS A HEARTWORM TEST? A heartworm test is a blood test designed to check for evidence of the roundworm parasite, Dirofilaria immitis, more commonly known as heartworm. The test should be performed on … [Read more...]

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures -  Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases WHAT IS A THYROID TEST? A thyroid test is a blood test to evaluate the function of the thyroid gland. This gland is responsible for producing thyroid hormone, an important hormone in the regulation and … [Read more...]

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures -  Nephrology & Urology WHAT IS A URINALYSIS? A urinalysis is a laboratory test of urine commonly referred to by medical professionals as a “UA.” The urine is evaluated for the presence of certain chemicals. A microscopic exam of the urine is … [Read more...]