FUNGAL CULTURE – Canine

A fungal culture test is a method of identifying the specific fungus that may be causing an infection in or on the body. Performing a fungal culture test poses minimal risk to your pet, and in many cases, the information your veterinarian gains from this test is very...

FRUCTOSAMINE TESTING – Canine

A fructosamine test is a blood test that helps monitor diabetic patients. Checking a pet’s fructosamine level can help your veterinarian ensure that a pet’s diabetes is being adequately managed. To perform a fructosamine test, a small amount of a pet’s blood is taken...

FOREIGN BODY SURGERY – Canine

A foreign body surgery is a procedure to remove an object from a pet’s digestive tract that will not pass through on its own. Diagnosis of a foreign body is usually made by physical examination and radiographs (x-rays). This is typically an emergency procedure that...

FOOD ALLERGY – Canine

A food allergy is an immune response to something in the pet’s diet that did not cause problems in the past. Food allergies commonly cause itchiness and/or vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats. Food allergies are diagnosed with an elimination diet trial. Long-term...

FOLLOW-UP EXAMINATION – Canine

A follow-up examination is a physical examination that is usually performed a few weeks after the initial examination. The examination is scheduled to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, assess healing after a surgical procedure, or monitor the progression of a...