Blood testing for pets in Ramsgate, NSW for early diagnosis and health.
Blood tests are a simple, gentle way to check your pet’s health. They help us find issues early, keep pets safe during treatments, and tailor care to their needs.
Last updated: 1 November, 2025
Why does a pet blood test matter?
A pet blood test tells us about your pet's health, diseases and treatment options by checking cells and chemicals in your pet’s blood.
BENEFITS:
- Detect problems before symptoms show up
- Keep track of conditions and long term issues
- kidney, liver, thyroid and pancreas check to ensure organ health
- Helps with anasthesia and recovery
- Builds understanding for future medical needs.
When blood tests are recommended
| Situation | Why we test |
|---|---|
| Annual wellness checkup | Discover early changes before its too late |
| Seniors around 7 years | Follow aging changes every 6 to 12 months |
| pre-procedure | smoother, safer anaesthesia |
| developing symptoms like vomiting, thirst, weight change, low energy | Identifies causes of problem (ie. infection, inflammation, etc) |
| prolonged medicine user | Checking if dose is effective |
| Treating current conditions in diabetes, kidney or thyroid diseasent | Provides understanding for treatment and timing |
| Newly rescued, adopted or homed pets | Check current health condition fo hidden issues |
What to prepare and expect
Notes to take before your visit
- Fast for 8 to 12 hours before appointment. Water is alright
- relaxing transportation reduces stress
- Continue regular medication unless we ask you to hold a dose
- Prepare a fresh urine sample if needed
Visit timeline
- Check in and triage
- Initial examinaton and consent
- Simple collection of sample
- Panel testing in clinic
- Results sent for specialist assessment
- Results and next steps
Timeframes
Most wellness and pre-anaesthetic panels can be completed same day. More specific tests can usually take from 24 to 72 hours.
Aftercare
A small bruise or a clipped fur patch may be seen. let us know in cases of swelling, bleeding, marked lethargy, or if you are worried.
Frequently asked questions
Usually yes. Withhold food for 8–12 hours unless we advise otherwise. Water is fine.
It feels like a quick pinch. We use gentle handling, treats and a cuddle mat to keep pets calm.
A small sample. For most panels it is less than a teaspoon.
Rarely. Only if a pet is highly stressed or if it is safer for them. We will discuss this with you first.
Many screens are same day in clinic. Specialised tests are usually 24 to 72 hours.
Give us a call. Tell us what and when they ate. Some tests remain valid. Others may be rescheduled.
Both. Routine panels run in clinic for fast answers. Specialised assays go to a NATA accredited partner lab.
They are clues, not a diagnosis on their own. We interpret them with the exam, history and sometimes imaging or urine tests.
Every 6 to 12 months from about seven years of age, or as advised for existing conditions.
Strongly recommended for safety. It checks organs and clotting so we can tailor anaesthesia.
Some cancers change blood counts or organ markers, but many do not. Results may point us toward imaging or further tests.
Minor bruising or a small clipped patch of fur can occur and settles on its own. Call us if you see swelling, ongoing bleeding or marked lethargy.
Yes. Send us the report and we will review it with you.
Book a quiet time, wait in the car if preferred, bring favourite treats, and ask about pre-visit calm aids.
Seek same day care for any of the following:
- Collapse, pale gums or laboured breathing
- Ongoing vomiting, black stool or blood in urine
- Sudden extreme thirst or urination changes
- Severe lethargy or not eating for a day
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