Preventive Care

Annual checkups can overlook diseases that are subtle or subclinical. A minimum database can diagnose earlier and enable timely management of common diseases, such as diabetes, kidney disease and parasitism.
Every animal is unique, so it is important to know what normal is for each patient.
Trending results allows earlier diagnosis and intervention. Earlier detection and treatment leads to better outcomes, improved quality of life and lower treatment costs.

Physical examination alone can fail to detect illnesses.

Complete blood count (CBC)
Biochemistry (ALT, ALP, albumin, bilirubin, BUN, calcium, creatinine, glucose, SDMA, total protein) and electrolytes (Na+, K+, CL-)
Urinalysis with sediment
Fecal tests
Heartworm and Tick-borne disease screening (in at-risk areas)
FeLV and FIV tests (feline only)

Additional baseline tests depending on patient’s signalment, history and physical exam:

Orderable pet owner materials

Diagnose kidney disease earlier with the IDEXX SDMA Test

Learn how the IDEXX SDMA test can help you diagnose chronic kidney disease earlier and what to do next for patients with an increased result.

View and trend all your results

Make care decisions in real time with IDEXX VetConnect PLUS to quickly address patient health and client concerns.

Knowledge you can put into practice

The IDEXX Learning Center (U.S.) offers an array of continuing education opportunities for you and your staff.