Regular Blood Tests Solve Hidden Mysteries

When cats arrive at BCR they are mostly blank slates in terms of their health, their demeanor and personalities.  Eye injuries or swelling like we saw when Misty, Peanut, Jellybean and Emily arrived are visible and usually the result untreated upper respiratory infections, high blood pressure or glaucoma.  We can also see right away if they are very thin, have injuries, matted fur or fleas.

Other conditions, however, are not so obvious.  That’s why every single cat who comes to BCR gets a full blood work-up from our veterinarian right away.  Blood tests are invaluable ways to find out if there are any systemic problems or cancer.

It’s not just the BCR cats who should have regular blood work to make sure they are healthy.  Your pets at home need the same.  Senior cats in particular can develop liver and kidney issues that may not be obvious to you until it’s too late to help them. 

CLICK HERE to read a very helpful article written by a vet about blood work test results and what they mean.  If it’s been a while since your cat had a blood workup, this is a good time to schedule one with your vet.