Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing in Orangeville, ON

At Dufferin Veterinary Hospital, our wellness diagnostic testing utilizes in-house and external laboratory analysis to spot early health shifts, verify organ function, and establish vital health baselines for your pet.
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Vital Diagnostic Insights Before Symptoms Appear

Pets are remarkably adept at hiding early physical discomfort and internal illness. Diagnostic wellness testing provides clear visual and chemical proof of what is happening inside your pet’s body, revealing health shifts long before physical symptoms appear.

Our clinic offers both rapid on-site laboratory testing and specialized reference laboratory services. By integrating routine blood panels, urinalysis, and fecal screenings into your pet’s regular checkups, we establish accurate individual baselines that make spotting subtle health changes straightforward.

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC): Assesses red and white blood cells and platelets to uncover anemia, active infections, bone marrow health, and inflammation.
  • Blood Chemistry Profiles: Evaluates organ performance, measuring kidney markers, liver enzymes, blood glucose, electrolytes, blood proteins and Thyroid hormone levels.
  • Urinalysis Screening: Checks kidney filtration, identifies urinary tract infections, detects early diabetes, and reveals metabolic abnormalities.
  • Fecal Parasite Screening: Detects microscopic internal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, giardia, and coccidia, protecting your pet and household.

Why Routine Laboratory Testing is Essential

Regular wellness testing shifts your pet’s healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. Subtle elevations in kidney values or liver enzymes caught during routine screening allow for gentle dietary and lifestyle adjustments that preserve organ function.

For pets scheduled for surgery, pre-anesthetic testing verifies that organ systems can clear anesthetic agents safely, ensuring peace of mind for you and our surgical team.

Advanced Diagnostic Infrastructure

  • In-House Laboratory Suite: Yields accurate blood, urine, and cytology results within minutes for urgent diagnostics and surgical clearances.
  • Reference Laboratory Network: Partners with top national laboratories for specialized endocrine, histopathology, and infectious disease testing.
  • Baseline Health Tracking: Digital record integration allows long-term comparison of laboratory values over your pet’s entire lifespan.
  • Routine Parasite Screening: Complimentary stool collection containers provided to make fecal screening simple during pet wellness appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my healthy pet need blood work during their annual checkup?
Annual blood work establishes your pet’s unique normal baseline. Having healthy baseline values makes subtle, early organ shifts much easier to catch as your pet ages.
How quickly do you get results from in-house testing?
Our in-house blood and urine analyzers deliver accurate diagnostic results within 15 to 30 minutes during your appointment.
Why do I need to bring a fecal sample to my pet's appointment?
Many intestinal parasites are microscopic and cause no visible outward symptoms. Routine fecal screening ensures hidden parasites are detected and eliminated early.
What is pre-anesthetic testing and why is it recommended?
Pre-anesthetic blood testing checks liver and kidney function before surgery, ensuring your pet can metabolize anesthetic drugs safely.
How should I collect and store a stool sample for my pet's visit?
Collect a fresh sample within 12 hours of your visit in a clean container or baggie. Store it at cool room temperature or briefly refrigerated if necessary.

Related Services & Next Steps

Review all of our diagnostic and clinical services, including high-definition radiology and advanced internal and geriatric medicine.

Meet our laboratory team members on our team page.

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Welcome to the Dufferin Veterinary Hospital family!

 

We have two integrated locations situated to conveniently provide the health care you need for your pet. Please join us for exceptional, comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care – we look forward to meeting you!

Dufferin Veterinary Hospital

24 Armstrong Street
Orangeville, ON L9W 1M1
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Phone: 519-941-7690
Text: 519-806-9241
Fax: 519-941-8243
Email: info@dufferinvethospital.ca

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sun and Statutory Holidays: Closed

High County Veterinary Hospital

219 First Ave East, Unit 1
Shelburne, ON L9V 3J9
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Phone: 519-925-6540
Text: 519-806-6540
Email: hcvh@dufferinvethospital.ca

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm every other Saturday 
Sun and Statutory Holidays: Closed


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