How should dogs (and other pets) be carried in the car according to the DGT?
According to the DGT, when travelling with your pet in the car, you must place a separator to prevent your pet from distracting you and
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At Benivet Benissawe know that a blood tests in dogs and cats is an essential tool for looking after your pet's health. This test allows us to detect diseases, evaluate their general condition and prevent complications before they become serious.
From routine check-ups to specific studies for infections, liver, kidney or metabolic problems, we have specialised equipment and advanced technology that guarantee fast and reliable results. This type of analysis forms part of our protocols within the service of veterinary internal medicine.
In addition, where necessary, we complement the blood test with:
Urinalysis to assess kidney function and detect urinary tract infections.
Veterinary cytology to study cellular alterations in blood or other tissues.
If your pet is showing symptoms such as listlessness, weight loss, vomiting or lethargy, don't let it go: early diagnosis can make all the difference.
To learn more about normal ranges and haematological parameters, please see this guide to normal blood parameters in pets, published by the MSD Veterinary Handbook.
According to the DGT, when travelling with your pet in the car, you must place a separator to prevent your pet from distracting you and
Only a veterinarian can assess the health status of the animals, taking also into account other circumstances such as the type of
Domestic or companion animals, particularly those belonging to the canine species, shall also be classified as potentially dangerous,
When there is symptoms (listlessness, weight loss, vomiting/diarrhoea, increased drinking or urination, persistent lameness, fever), in preventive check-upsbefore surgeries/anaesthesiafor control treatments chronic and in patients senior. Helps to detect problems renal, hepatic, endocrine, haematological and of the electrolyte balance.
It usually combines blood count (red blood cells/white blood cells, platelets) and biochemistry (kidney, liver, glucose, protein, electrolytes). Depending on the case, the following may be added hormones (e.g. thyroid), specific markers o complementary tests.
In many profiles fasting is recommended to avoid interference (postprandial lipids). If your pet is puppy, diabetic or take medication, please contact us when making an appointment for an adjustment food and drug schedules safely.
Yes, some anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, anticonvulsants, antibiotics or supplements parameters can be modified. It always reports everything it takes (name, dosage, timetable). We will let you know if it is appropriate adjust o note the shot in the report.
The volume is small and is adapted to the weight and tests requested. The extraction is carried out with aseptic technique and soft containment. In most cases no sedation requiredAfter feeding, your pet can return to its routine unless otherwise instructed.
We reviewed the data in the clinical setting and we explain next steps: measurements at home, treatment if applicable or additional tests (e.g. urine or image). If it is a control, we compare with previous values to adjust the plan.
Do you have any doubts about care, treatment or prevention for your pet? Consult our section of Frequently Asked Questions where we solve the most common queries about dogs and cats.
