Pet Health Knowledge Hub

Plain-English explanations of bloodwork, medications, and health certificates for your pets

Emergency Care

Dog Ate Chocolate: Emergency Response Guide + What Vet Tests to Expect

Emergency steps when your dog eats chocolate, what vet tests to expect, and how to understand critical bloodwork during recovery.

Cost Guide

Dog Bloodwork Costs: Complete Pricing Guide for 2025

Dog bloodwork costs $80-$300 depending on tests needed. Get detailed pricing breakdown, insurance coverage info, and tips to maximize value.

Dog Health

How to Read Dog Blood Test Results — Complete Guide

Learn to interpret your dog's blood test results. Understand CBC, chemistry panels, and what abnormal values mean for your pet's health.

Dog Health

Dog Drinking Excessive Water — Causes and When to Worry

Why is your dog drinking so much water? Learn the causes of excessive thirst in dogs, when it's concerning, and what bloodwork reveals.

Dog Health

Senior Dog Health Screening Guide — What Tests Dogs Need After Age 7

Complete guide to senior dog health screening including bloodwork, imaging, and frequency recommendations. Keep your aging dog healthy with proper monitoring.

Cat Health

Cat Kidney Values Explained (BUN, Creatinine, SDMA)

Learn what cat kidney values mean, what high results indicate, symptoms of kidney disease, and how to track changes.

Cat Health

Cat Liver Enzymes Explained (ALT, ALP, AST, GGT)

Discover what cat liver enzymes mean, why they rise, common causes, symptoms, and how to interpret results.

Dog Health

Dog Bloodwork High ALT — What Does It Mean?

Learn what high ALT means in dog bloodwork, common causes, symptoms to watch, and next steps.

Dog Health

Dog CBC (Complete Blood Count) Explained

Understand your dog's CBC, what each value means, common abnormalities, and how to interpret results.

Dog Health

Dog High ALP Bloodwork — What It Means

Learn what high ALP in dogs means, common causes, symptoms, next steps, and how to interpret results.

Medications

Gabapentin for Dogs — Uses and Side Effects

Learn what Gabapentin does for dogs, its uses, side effects, and important safety information.

Documentation

Dog Health Certificate — What It Is and How to Get One

Learn what a dog health certificate is, when you need one, how to get it, and storage tips.

Dog Health

Low Platelets in Dogs — Should I Be Worried?

Learn what low platelets mean in dogs, common causes, symptoms, treatment options, and when to worry.

Medications

Methimazole for Cats — Managing Hyperthyroidism

Learn how Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism in cats, side effects, monitoring, and tracking thyroid bloodwork.

Cat Health

Cat CBC (Complete Blood Count) Explained

Learn what a cat CBC measures, why it's important, common abnormalities, and how to interpret results.

Medications

Why Was My Dog Prescribed Apoquel?

Learn what Apoquel is for dogs, why vets prescribe it, safety, side effects, and alternatives.

Medications

Prednisone for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Safety

Complete guide to prednisone for dogs - why it's prescribed, common side effects, proper dosage, and safety considerations.

Medications

Rimadyl for Dogs: Pain Relief and Risks Explained

Complete guide to Rimadyl for dogs - uses for pain relief, common side effects, safety considerations, and monitoring requirements.

Medications

Trazodone for Dogs: How It Helps with Anxiety

Complete guide to trazodone for dogs - how it helps with anxiety, common uses, side effects, dosage considerations, and safety tips.

Medications

Fluoxetine (Prozac) for Cats: Behavior Uses and Side Effects

Complete guide to fluoxetine for cats - behavior uses, how it helps with anxiety and aggression, side effects, and monitoring tips.

Medications

Clavamox for Cats: Infections It Treats and What to Expect

Complete guide to Clavamox for cats - what infections it treats, how it works, common side effects, dosage guidelines, and monitoring tips.

Medications

Transdermal Methimazole for Cats: Gel vs Pills Explained

Complete guide to transdermal methimazole gel vs pills for cats with hyperthyroidism - differences, benefits, side effects, and monitoring requirements.

Medications

Metacam (Meloxicam) for Cats: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Complete guide to Metacam for cats - uses, safety concerns, kidney risks, side effects, and monitoring requirements for cat owners.

Dog Health

High White Blood Cell Count in Dogs: What It Means

Complete guide to high white blood cell count in dogs - what it means, common causes, symptoms to watch for, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.

Dog Health

Low White Blood Cell Count in Dogs: What It Means

Complete guide to low white blood cell count in dogs - what it means, common causes, symptoms to watch for, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.

Cat Health

Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Stages and Bloodwork Explained

Complete guide to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats - stages, bloodwork values, symptoms, treatment options, and monitoring requirements.

Dog Health

Anemia in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Bloodwork Explained

Complete guide to anemia in dogs - causes, symptoms, bloodwork values, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and monitoring for dog owners.

Cat Health

How to Read Cat Blood Test Results — Complete Guide

Confused by your cat's blood test results? Get clear explanations of CBC, liver enzymes, kidney values, and thyroid tests. Know what's normal vs concerning.

Cat Health

Cat Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms, Blood Tests, and T4 Levels

Is your senior cat losing weight despite eating more? Learn hyperthyroidism symptoms, T4 blood test values, and treatment options. Early detection saves lives.

Cat Health

Cat Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels, Monitoring, and Management

Is your cat drinking water constantly and losing weight? Learn diabetes symptoms, blood glucose monitoring, insulin management, and what glucose levels mean.

Cat Health

Senior Cat Health Screening: Essential Tests After Age 7

Your cat is aging - catch health issues early! Essential bloodwork, tests, and screening schedule for cats 7+. Give your senior cat their best years.

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