In-Clinic Diagnostics

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The in-house laboratory at Lake Area Animal Hospital provides pet owners with an expedited diagnosing process for their companion pets. We can process blood test results on site, typically within a matter of minutes. This is especially beneficial for critical illness and injury cases that need prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Some health conditions may not be obvious during an external examination. For this reason, we conduct in-house diagnostic tests to get an accurate picture of your pet’s overall health. At Lake Area Animal Hospital, we recommend regular diagnostic testing so that our veterinarians will have baseline information about your pet. Having a history of test results lets us know if there is a significant change that indicates an underlying condition or disease.

Our in-house diagnostic analyzers enable us to conduct blood chemistries and blood smears. We test for heartworms and tick borne diseases, and we conduct fecal analyses and urinalysis, as well as thyroid and SDMA tests. Results from diagnostic testing can detect infection and anemia, determine electrolyte status and hydration levels, evaluate kidney, liver, and pancreas function, screen for thyroid disease, check blood sugar levels, and more.

We conduct our annual wellness diagnostic tests in house, and we perform blood tests prior to each surgery to screen our patients for any abnormalities or conditions that may be problematic.

Our team at Lake Area Animal Hospital wants to keep your pet healthy and happy for years to come. Call us to schedule your pet’s annual check-up today.

Testimonials

Hannah P.

Paws down the best place to bring your pet!!! They are so great with animals and have great service. They treat your furbabys as if they are their own, they care so much about the well being of your pet. I have been with them for over 10 years and have never had any issues with them.

Lisa S.

I love the doctors and staff at lake area animal hospital. They truly make you feel like your fur baby is part of their amazing family... its awesome starting at reception desk all the way thru to the back. Dr Houston picked up on issue with my dog with in secs of us being in the room with her.... so appreciative because our fur babies depend on us and their doctors for their voices.

Dylan C.

The Vet Clinic has always been so amazing to me and my fur babies! The staff up front is ALWAYS sweet and friendly and will ALWAYS do whatever they can to get you taken care of!

Alyssa N.

We adopted my sweet pup, Basil, at Lake Area Animal Hospital years ago. It was evident that the staff loved and cared for Basil. They even sent us home with a list of thing Basil liked and didn’t like. We have also had a dog treated for diabetes at Lake Area Hospital. The staff was knowledgeable and trained our family to give him his insulin.

Andrea T.

I love the veterinarians and the medical staff. They were very loving toward my fur baby Lucy and they even snapped a picture with her doing some tricks! She always loves getting treats from them while they do what they need to do and they are so careful not to hurt her or make her feel uncomfortable. And they also give her all the belly rubs.