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...

FLUORESCEIN STAIN – Canin

Fluorescein stain can be applied to the eye to detect injuries involving the cornea. Corneal scratches, ulcers, or other defects can be diagnosed using fluorescein staining. Performing a fluorescein stain takes only a few minutes and is not painful for your pet. What...

FLEA AND TICK PREVENTION – Canine

Fleas and ticks are external parasites that can cause extreme discomfort and serious illness in pets and even people. Fleas and ticks are easily prevented from bothering your pet through the use of safe, easy to administer, effective products. Parasite prevention also...