LovinCare Veterinary Medical Centre | Services - Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services

Regular veterinary checkups are crucial to maintain and protect your pet from diseases.

We provide the following services to properly investigate your pet's conditions:

1.     Cytology:

This involves examining cells under a microscope to detect any abnormalities or irregularities, helping us identify potential health issues at a cellular level.

2.     Complete Blood Count (CBC):

We analyze various components of your pet's blood, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This provides a comprehensive overview of their overall health and immune system function.

3.     Biochemistry Panel:

Our panel covers a range of biochemical markers, giving us detailed information to help understand your pet's internal organ functions and metabolic health. These biochemical markers include assessments of:

●    Kidney
●    Pancreas
●    Liver
●    Gallbladder
●    Glucose levels
●    Cholesterol levels
●    Protein levels
●    Electrolytes and minerals.
 
4.     Infectious Disease Testing:

By conducting these tests, we can identify and address potential health concerns, ensuring a thorough and proactive approach to your pet's well-being. Our testing protocols cover a wide array of infectious diseases, including:

●      Canine and feline Parvovirus
A highly contagious viral infection affects dogs and cats.
Symptoms: Severe vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), lethargy, and dehydration.

●      Canine Distemper Virus
A contagious viral disease affects dogs, especially puppies.
Symptoms: Fever, coughing, nasal discharge, lethargy, and neurological signs.

●      Toxoplasmosis
A parasitic infection that can affect both cats and humans.
Symptoms (in cats): Mild illness or none at all.

●      Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
A slow-acting virus affects a cat's immune system.
Symptoms: Gradual immune system decline, leading to secondary infections.

●      Feline Leukemia Virus
A contagious virus affecting cats.
Symptoms: Anemia, weight loss, and susceptibility to infections.

●      Canine Heartworm Disease
Caused by parasitic worms transmitted through mosquito bites, affecting dogs.
Symptoms: Coughing, lethargy, and weight loss.

●      Ehrlichiosis
Tick-borne bacterial infection affecting dogs.
Symptoms: Fever, lethargy, anorexia, and bleeding disorders.

●      Anaplasmosis
Tick-borne bacterial infection affecting dogs.
Symptoms: Fever, joint pain, lethargy, and loss of appetite.

●      Babesiosis
Another tick-borne parasitic infection affects dogs.
Symptoms: Anemia, lethargy, and fever.

●      Leptospirosis
A bacterial infection affects dogs and other animals.
Symptoms: Fever, vomiting, jaundice, and kidney failure.

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us!