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IN-HOUSE & DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

Answers That Help Us

Care for Your Pet

Laboratory testing helps us understand what may be happening inside your pet’s body—even before outward symptoms appear. From routine wellness screening to testing for illness, we use the results to guide thoughtful, individualized care.

Small Samples. Valuable Information.

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Establish a healthy baseline

Routine results give us a picture of what is normal for your pet, making future changes easier to recognize.

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Detect changes earlier

Testing may identify changes before your pet shows obvious signs of illness, allowing care to begin sooner.

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Guide treatment decisions

Results help us to select appropriate treatment, monitor medications, and follow your pet’s response over time.

Testing Tailored to Your Pet

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Wellness Bloodwork

Comprehensive panels to assess overall health and internal organ function.

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Urinalysis

Evaluates kidney health, hydration, and urinary tract function.

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Fecal Testing

Checks for parasites and evaluates digestive health.

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Heartworm & Tick Screening

Detects heartworm disease and common tick-borne illnesses.

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FIV & FeLV Screening

Screens cats for common viral infections to support lifetime wellness.

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Diagnostic Monitoring

Tracks chronic conditions and treatment response with targeted testing.

A Closer Look at Important Health Markers

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Kidney Testing

Helps detect early changes in kidney function and is evaluated alongside other test results.

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Thyroid Testing

Helps identify thyroid problems and monitor pets taking thyroid medication.

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Heart Testing

Helps assess heart health and identify pets that may need further evaluation.

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What Can Laboratory Testing Tell Us?

Organ and Metabolic Health

Kidney changes
Liver changes
Blood sugar abnormalities
Electrolyte or hydration changes

Blood and Immune Health

Anemia
Inflammation
Infection
Platelet or clotting concerns

Hormonal Health

Thyroid disorders
Diabetes
Adrenal gland disorders
Other endocrine conditions

Infectious and Parasitic Disease

Heartworm disease
Tick-borne diseases
Intestinal parasites
FIV, FeLV and other infections

Testing Through Every Life Stage

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Puppies & Kittens

Screens for parasites, viruses and early health concerns.

Healthy Adults

Establishes healthy baselines and helps detect changes early.

Senior Pets

Monitors age-related changes in the organ, thyroid, and blood health.

Ongoing Conditions

Tracks health conditions, medication safety and treatment response.

What Happens During Laboratory Testing?

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Discuss Your Pet’s Needs

We review your pet’s health, symptoms and medical history.

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Collect the Sample

We collect the blood, urine or fecal sample needed.

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Analyze the Sample

Testing is completed in-house or through a reference laboratory.

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Explain the Results

We review the findings and recommend the next steps.

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Better Information Supports Better Care

Laboratory testing helps us make informed decisions about your pet’s health and care.

Oakes • Edgeley • Ellendale

Veterinary Service

Quality veterinary care for the animals you love and depend on.

OFFICE HOURS

OAKES & EDGELEY

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

ELLENDALE

Every 1st Thursday

By Appointment Only

CONTACT

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701-493-8387

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FOLLOW OUR PAWPRINTS

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DOGS • CATS • CATTLE

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