06/03/2026
🐾🩸 Let's Talk Bloodwork: What is a Chemistry Panel? 🩸🐾
You've probably heard one of our doctors mention a "chemistry panel" before...
But what exactly are we looking at?
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Think of a chemistry panel as a snapshot of what's happening inside your pet's body.
While your pet may look healthy on the outside, a chemistry panel helps us evaluate how some of their major organs and body systems are functioning on the inside.
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💚 A chemistry panel can give us information about:
🫀 Liver health
💧 Kidney function
🍖 Protein levels
🩸 Blood sugar
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One of the reasons we love bloodwork so much is because it can help us identify changes before your pet starts showing obvious signs at home.
Sometimes our furry friends are really good at hiding when something isn't quite right.
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✨ That's why chemistry panels are commonly recommended:
🐾 During annual wellness visits
🐾 Before surgery and anesthesia
🐾 When a pet isn't feeling their best
🐾 To monitor ongoing medical conditions
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✨ Over the next few weeks, we'll be exploring some of the values found on a chemistry panel and the important role they play in helping your veterinary team evaluate your pet's health.
Because every number tells a story—and your veterinarian is trained to put those pieces together. 💚
this picture was brought to you by Washington state university!
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