Canine

Feline

Fecal testing for parasites

1–4 times/yr, depending on use of preventive products and lifestyle.

1–2 times/yr, depending on health and lifestyle factors.

Tick-borne disease

Annually

N/A

Heartworm

Annually

Detailed information on heartworm testing is available in the American Heartworm Society guidelines.¹

Comprehensive CBC (including cell morphology, differentials and pathologist review if necessary)

Every 6–12 mo.

Chemistry (TP, albumin, ALT, glucose, BUN, creatinine, sodium, potassium, calcium, SDMA if available)

Every 6–12 mo.

Urinalysis (USG, sediment, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, protein, occult blood)

Every 6–12 mo.

Imaging

Imaging of a region of interest should be performed if clinically indicated. Breedspecific screening may be appropriate.

Imaging of a region of interest should be performed if clinically indicated.

Electrocardiogram

Perform an electrocardiogram annually in breeds with high risk of cardiac disease (e.g., boxers, Dobermans), or in other patients when clinically indicated or if an arrhythmic condition is suspected.

Urine protein:creatinine ratio

If proteinuria is identified or persistent microalbuminuria is present.

Thyroxine (T4)

Recommended annually.

Strongly recommended annually.

Blood pressure

Recommended annually.

Strongly recommended annually. Recommended every 6–12 mo in healthy geriatric cats.

Retroviral testing

N/A

Consider based on individual patient’s risk.

NT-proBNP

Annually and to be strongly considered before an anesthetic event.