Laboratory

Both. Some tests run right here, including full urinalysis, blood glucose, PCV/TS and vaginal smears. We use reference laboratories for all of our other lab work, such as full blood chemistry, a CBC with complete differential, fecal flotation by centrifugation and other specialized testing. Canine thyroid testing is done at Michigan State Vet School.

Yes. We run the 4Dx Test for heartworm and tick-borne disease in the hospital, and our in-house Feline Triple Test checks cats for FeLV, FIV and heartworm. We can also send a Lyme Quantitative C6 test to a reference laboratory.

We can do cytology of growths in the hospital using a fine needle aspirate, and we send biopsies and cytologies to a reference laboratory. Removal and biopsy of growths and tumors is also one of the surgeries we perform.

Yes. We run ear and skin cytology in the hospital. We can also send cultures to a reference laboratory to identify bacteria and their antibiotic sensitivity.

Yes. Every pet should have a yearly fecal check for parasites, even indoor cats.

Pets over 6 years old should have regular bloodwork. Beyond that, which tests your pet needs depends on species, age and lifestyle. See annual labwork and testing for more.