10/13/2026
🩸 Why does my healthy pet need bloodwork?
Preventive bloodwork isn’t just for when your pet is sick! Routine blood testing gives your veterinary team a look at what’s happening inside your pet’s body, even when everything seems perfectly normal on the outside. 🐶🐱
🔬 What can bloodwork tell us?
Depending on the tests performed, bloodwork can provide valuable information about your pet’s:
❤️ Red and white blood cells & platelets
🫘 Kidney function
🫀 Liver function
🍬 Blood sugar
⚡ Electrolytes
💧 Hydration status
…and more!
Why is preventive bloodwork important?
Pets can’t tell us when something feels different, and some health conditions may not cause noticeable symptoms until they have progressed. Routine bloodwork can help establish your pet’s individual baseline and allow your veterinarian to identify changes over time.
Finding abnormalities early may mean earlier intervention, more treatment options, and better long-term management.
Preventive bloodwork is especially valuable as pets get older, but establishing a baseline while they’re young and healthy can be helpful too. 🐾
Think of it as another piece of the preventive-care puzzle — alongside regular exams, vaccines, parasite prevention, dental care, and a healthy lifestyle.
📞 Ask us at your pet’s next wellness visit whether preventive bloodwork is recommended for them!
