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Adult Dog: lab tests and health checks

From about the first birthday until the senior years. When a dog counts as senior depends on its size and breed.

A healthy adult dog still gains from a yearly look inside: blood, liver, kidneys and urine can change quietly long before a dog seems unwell. This page lists the tests vets often discuss for adult dogs, and why.

Why testing changes at this age

Adult dogs usually hide illness well. A yearly check gives your vet a record to compare with, so small changes show up early, and it helps before travel, breeding or surgery.

What vets often check

The main checks for a adult dog

Yearly blood check

A CBC with liver and kidney tests shows the general health of the organs and the blood.

Urine test

Urine shows how well the kidneys work and may find infection, sugar or crystals.

Tick fever screening

A blood parasite smear or a rapid test is commonly used in dogs that go outdoors or have ticks.

Before travel or breeding

Antibody titre tests and infection screening are asked for by some countries, airlines and breeders.

A registered veterinarian chooses the tests that suit your animal's signs, age and history. This page is general information, not advice for one animal.

Health packages for a adult dog

Tick season

Tick Bone Panel

Fever, weakness or ticks on your dog or cat? Start here.

  • BP (Blood Parasite Smear)
  • CBC
  • + 2 more tests

₹800

Save ₹310 ₹1,110

A quick check of blood, liver and kidney.

  • CBC
  • SGPT / ALT
  • + 3 more tests

₹900

Save ₹220 ₹1,120

Blood count plus liver, kidney, protein and sugar.

  • CBC
  • SGOT / AST
  • + 7 more tests

₹1,600

Save ₹240 ₹1,840

Annual checkup

Pro Panel

Annual-checkup panel with cholesterol, cardiac enzyme and thyroid.

  • CBC
  • BP (Blood Parasite Smear)
  • + 6 more tests

₹2,500

Save ₹1,080 ₹3,580

Dog-specific T4 and TSH with cholesterol and a CBC, for dogs that may have an under-active thyroid.

  • Canine T4 (cT4)
  • Canine TSH (cTSH)
  • + 2 more tests

Call to confirm

Rabies antibody titre with blood, parasite, liver and kidney checks, for dogs and cats that will travel.

  • Rabies antibody titre (ELISA)
  • CBC
  • + 3 more tests

Call to confirm

Brucellosis screening, progesterone and a smear, for a female dog planned for breeding.

  • Canine brucellosis rapid test
  • Brucella canis RT-PCR
  • + 3 more tests

Call to confirm

Tests to ask about

All dog tests

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Whole blood (EDTA) · Popular

₹400

Blood Protozoa (Blood Parasite Smear)

Whole blood (EDTA) · Popular

₹350

Liver Function Test (LFT)

Serum (plain) · Popular

₹700

Kidney Function Test (KFT)

Serum (plain) · Popular

₹700

Glucose Random (RBS)

Fluoride plasma

₹180

Urine Routine

Urine · Popular

₹300

Stool Routine

Stool · Popular

₹300

Canine Vaccination Antibody Titre (Distemper, Parvo & Adenovirus)

Serum

Call to confirm

Rabies Antibody Titre (ELISA)

Serum (plain)

Call to confirm

Snap 4Dx (Ehrlichia / Lyme / Heartworm / Anaplasma)

Blood / serum · Popular

₹2,000

Canine T4 (cT4)

Serum

Call to confirm

Guides for a adult dog

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Yearly Health Check for an Adult Dog: Which Tests and Why

A yearly check for a healthy adult dog usually means a vet examination plus a few simple lab tests if your vet advises them: a blood count, liver and kidney tests, a urine test and sometimes a blood smear.

18 Oct 2026

Lab Tests Explained 4 min read

Insulin Tests in Dogs and Cats: When a Vet Measures It

An insulin test measures the hormone that moves sugar from the blood into the cells. A vet may ask for it in a dog or cat with unexplained weakness or low blood sugar, and reads it with a sugar result.

18 Oct 2026

Lab Tests Explained 4 min read

Canine-Specific T4: What a Dog-Specific Thyroid Test Means

A canine-specific T4 test measures the main thyroid hormone in a dog's blood using a method and range made for dogs. It can help a vet judge an underactive thyroid, but it is read with TSH and the dog's health.

18 Oct 2026

Lab Tests Explained 4 min read

Babesia canis in Dogs: Signs, Smear and RT-PCR

Babesia canis is a tick-borne parasite that infects a dog's red blood cells. A blood smear can show it, and RT-PCR can confirm it when the smear is unclear.

18 Oct 2026

Questions about testing a adult dog

How often should an adult dog have blood tests?
Many vets suggest a check once a year for a healthy adult dog, and sooner if the dog is unwell. Ask your vet what is right for your dog.
Which tests are in a yearly dog health check?
A CBC, liver and kidney tests, a urine test and a blood parasite smear are common. Your vet may add others for your dog's breed, age or signs.
Does a normal result mean my dog is perfectly healthy?
Not always. A normal result lowers the chance of some problems, but it cannot rule out every disease. Your vet reads it with your dog's signs and history.

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