28/09/2025
“Just chilling, waiting for some blood results, it’s quite comfy here, no big deal” Or at least that’s what we hope Bramble (fantastic name!) was thinking when she came for her check up bloods.
Idexx in-house blood machines afford us the opportunity to run a number of tests and obtain results within minutes, allowing an appropriate treatment plan without delay.
Timing can make all the difference - has that ingestion of chocolate or grapes harmed the kidneys or liver? If it has, then the sooner treatment such as IV fluids is initiated, the more likely that damage can be reversed. Has your dog contracted a severe infection or is it inflammation? Two serious and similar conditions but two different treatments. Are your cat’s kidneys functioning normally or do we need to alter our surgical drugs before performing surgery to make it safer?
All these answers obtained from 1.5ml of blood, a willing patient like Bramble and understanding owners who want the best for their pet.
A longterm medication blood test is £30, a pre anaesthetic blood test is £45, a comprehensive blood test is £75. Gaining an accurate diagnosis to treat your pet correctly? Priceless.