Dr. Lou, D.O.G. : Pre-Surgical Bloodwork

Dr. Lou here with some important facts about pre-surgical bloodwork. 

Surgeries can definitely be a scary thing for pets and pet parents alike. One thing that can help put everybody’s mind at ease is pre-surgical bloodwork. Bloodwork, in general, can show us a lot about the body’s health and notify us about issues that can’t be detected on a regular physical exam or seen by the naked eye. This is information that can be especially helpful to know before surgery. A lot of the drugs used during a surgical procedure are filtered through the kidneys and can also affect the liver and other organs in the body. Knowing for sure that your pet’s organs are functioning well enough to handle these drugs is vital to ensure that everything goes smoothly during and after surgery.

To learn more about the importance of bloodwork and what it checks for, click on the following link:

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