In-Home Lab Work Collection

Lab testing is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools we have in veterinary medicine—and at Apawthecary, we make it easy and stress-free by offering in-home blood and urine testing for dogs and cats.

Whether your pet is due for a wellness screen or isn't feeling like themselves, lab testing allows us to look beneath the surface and detect changes that might not be visible yet. The earlier we find something, the more options we have to support your pet’s health.

Why Lab Work Matters

• Wellness Screening
  Even healthy pets can have subtle changes that signal early disease. Routine blood and urine testing during wellness visits helps us catch these shifts before symptoms appear, allowing us to take proactive steps and protect your pet’s long-term health.

• Diagnosing Illness
  If your pet is sick, lab testing helps us understand what’s going on internally—so we can make an accurate diagnosis and guide the right treatment plan, quickly and confidently.

• Monitoring Chronic Conditions
  For pets with ongoing issues like kidney disease, liver changes, or diabetes, regular lab work helps us track progress and adjust treatment with precision.

What We Test:

• Bloodwork (CBC, chemistry panels, thyroid, etc.)

• Urinalysis

• Fecal screening

• Heartworm & tick-borne disease testing

• Specialty panels as needed

• Cytology

All samples are collected during a calm, in-home visit and processed through trusted veterinary diagnostic labs.

Knowledge brings clarity. And clarity brings peace of mind.
Let’s keep your pet healthy—inside and out.

Shocking Lab Work Facts in Pets

• 1 in 7 seemingly healthy adult pets has an early-stage illness detectable only through lab work.
  (Often kidney, liver, or thyroid changes—not yet causing symptoms.)

• Cats are experts at hiding illness.
  By the time they show visible signs, lab work often reveals that disease has already progressed.

• Most chronic diseases are easier—and less expensive—to manage when caught early.
  Routine screening can save money, time, and prevent suffering.

• Changes in lab values can appear months before your pet is sick.
  Subtle shifts in kidney or liver enzymes can signal trouble early, giving you a head start on care.

• Urine tests aren’t just for bladder infections.
  They can help detect kidney dysfunction, diabetes, and even high blood pressure.

• Senior pets should get lab work at least twice a year.
  Their bodies change faster, and regular monitoring can improve quality of life and longevity.