Diagnostic Services

Diagnostics to Ensure Your Pet’s Wellness

Prevention is the foundation of lifelong wellness for your pet. Many animal health problems develop silently, so preventive healthcare that includes routine diagnostic testing can detect these issues before symptoms appear, ensuring timely treatment. A proactive approach today can mean a healthier, happier and less expensive future for you and your pet.

Some other important benefits of diagnostic testing:

  • Initial testing establishes a baseline for your pet’s health, which can be compared with future tests to identify trends in indicators like blood sugar levels and organ function
  • Regular diagnostics can monitor the progression of existing conditions so your veterinarian can modify treatment as needed
  • Pre-operative blood work checks for underlying conditions that could complicate anesthesia, ensuring your pet is safe during any surgical procedure

The Diagnostics We Offer at Oradell Animal Hospital

At Oradell Animal Hospital, we offer an array of diagnostic resources to ensure your pet enjoys the longest, healthiest life possible with you. Some of the most common—and valuable—diagnostic tests that are part of an overall pet wellness program include:

  • Blood work: Routine blood work for pets usually includes a complete blood count (CBC) and a biochemistry panel. The CBC helps detect anemia, infections and clotting issues. The biochemistry panel looks at liver and kidney function, blood glucose (a marker for diabetes), and electrolyte balance.
  • Urinalysis: This test provides insight into hydration levels, urinary tract infections and early signs of kidney disease.
  • Fecal testing: Fecal exams help ensure your pet is parasite-free.
  • Heartworm and tick-borne disease testing: Heartworm and tick-borne disease testing—These diseases can be fatal if undiagnosed. Simple blood tests can detect both.

Many of these tests can be performed in our in-house lab to ensure timely and accurate results.

How Often Should Your Pet Have Diagnostic Tests?

Most pets benefit from annual testing, but for older pets or those with chronic conditions, more frequent monitoring may be appropriate. Your pet’s primary care veterinarian will work with you to determine a testing schedule that’s right for your pet and you.

Questions?

We’re here to help. Call us at 201-262-0010 or visit our FAQ page for quick answers to common pet owner questions.

If you are a veterinarian and would like to refer a patient, please visit our referral portal.

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