{"id":165,"date":"2026-10-07T15:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.broadwayoaksanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:35:18","slug":"senior-pet-bloodwork-what-annual-lab-screening-catches-before-symptoms-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.broadwayoaksanimalhospital.com\/blog\/senior-pet-bloodwork-what-annual-lab-screening-catches-before-symptoms-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Pet Bloodwork: What Annual Lab Screening Catches Before Symptoms Start"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gray whiskers and frosted muzzles are outward signs that our faithful companions are getting older, but many age-related illnesses can remain hidden beneath the surface for months before showing obvious symptoms. That\u2019s one reason why annual bloodwork is such an important part of senior pet care<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Broadway Oaks Animal Hospital<\/a>, routine pet wellness screenings with lab work help us detect subtle changes that may not be visible during a physical exam alone. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes look at your pet\u2019s health, providing valuable clues long before problems become apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is Bloodwork Important for Senior Pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just as people benefit from regular health screenings as they age, older pets do, too. Blood tests establish a baseline for what\u2019s normal for your companion and allow us to compare results from year to year. Even if your pet seems perfectly fine, annual lab work can uncover early warning signs of disease while treatment options are often simpler and more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Annual Blood Screening Detect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Routine laboratory testing can identify changes associated with a variety of conditions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n