Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Testing
At Bohle Vet, your pet’s safety is our top priority. Before any procedure requiring anaesthesia, we recommend pre-anaesthetic blood testing to help ensure the safest possible experience.
Why is blood testing important?
Even pets that appear healthy on examination can have underlying conditions that are not visible externally. Blood testing provides valuable insight into your pet’s internal health and helps us detect issues that could increase anaesthetic risk.
What does the test check?
Pre-anaesthetic blood tests commonly assess:
- Red and white blood cell counts
- Platelet levels (important for clotting)
- Kidney and liver function
- Blood glucose
These results help identify problems such as anaemia, infection, or organ dysfunction that may affect how your pet responds to anaesthesia.
How does this help your pet?
Blood testing allows us to:
- Reduce anaesthetic risk by identifying hidden disease
- Tailor anaesthetic protocols specifically to your pet
- Improve monitoring and recovery during and after the procedure
- Avoid unexpected complications wherever possible
In some cases, results may lead us to delay a procedure or adjust medications to keep your pet safe.
Why same-day testing matters
Blood values can change quickly—even within hours—so performing tests on the day of the procedure gives us the most accurate picture of your pet’s current health.
This ensures we are making decisions based on up-to-date information, not yesterday’s results.
Long-term benefits
Pre-anaesthetic testing also provides a baseline record of your pet’s normal values. This can be extremely helpful for:
- Monitoring health over time
- Detecting early changes in future check-ups
- Guiding treatment if your pet becomes unwell later in life
Peace of mind for you
Knowing your pet has been thoroughly assessed before anaesthesia offers reassurance that every precaution has been taken to protect their health.