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Thursday April 16, 5:03 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
A Longer Healthier Life for Your Pet
WESTBROOK, Maine, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Statistics show that pets age about 6-7 years
for every year a person ages. We see our pets changing on the outside, but what we can't see is that
over time their internal organs don't function as well. This eventually leads to illness, which can often
be treated effectively if it is detected early.
Fortunately, modern diagnostics help veterinarians detect illness early by enabling them to monitor
changes in internal function. Many veterinarians do an annual health screen starting around 8 years of
age for dogs and cats. This improves the chances of detecting problems early and treating
successfully.
Many veterinarians can do this testing at their clinic, providing results during your visit. They analyze
a simple blood sample and get a wealth of information on your pet's overall health status.
''These test results give an inside picture of a dog or cat's condition. An abnormal result is a clue that
may lead to an early diagnosis, which allows us to do more for that patient,'' said Dr. David Carlson
of the Carlson Veterinary Hospital in Massachusetts.
Doing some blood testing while a pet is young and healthy is also a good idea, since it shows what
results are normal for that particular patient. This is valuable for comparison if the patient gets ill later
in life. A good time to do such a health screen is before a spay, neuter or dental procedure, when it
can be used as a pre-anesthetic screen.
While blood testing is helpful during a pet's first several years, it becomes more important as the
patient ages. Aging produces profound effects on vital organs, and blood testing is the best way to
monitor these changes.
Doing an annual blood test starting at eight years of age is a great way to monitor how the patient is
coping with the aging process. This can help your pet live a longer, healthier life.
SOURCE: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. |
