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Plain-language guides from our lab: what each test measures, when to test, and how to look after dogs, cats, cows and buffaloes.

Age & Life Stage5 min read

First Lab Tests for a New Puppy: A Simple Checklist

A new puppy usually needs a stool test first, to look for worms and gut parasites. A blood count and a parvo kit are added only when the puppy looks unwell. Your vet decides the list.

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Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Puppy With Loose Motions: Which Lab Tests Help the Vet

A puppy with loose motions should see a vet quickly. The vet may use a stool test, a parvo rapid test, RT-PCR and a blood count, each answering a different question about the cause.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 5 min read

Worm Checks in Puppies: Stool Tests Explained

Worm checks in puppies use a stool sample. A flotation test finds worm eggs, a direct smear finds moving protozoa and a coccidia count measures cysts, so each suits different signs.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

First Lab Checks for a New Kitten

A new kitten may need a stool test, a blood count, a panleukopenia kit if it has vomiting or diarrhoea, and a FIV/FeLV screen. Your vet decides which of these fit your kitten.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Kitten Diarrhoea and the Stool Tests a Vet May Ask For

Kitten diarrhoea can come from worms, parasites, viruses or stress. Stool tests, a Giardia kit, a panleukopenia kit and an RT-PCR panel help the vet find out which, and a sick kitten needs prompt care.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 5 min read

FIV and FeLV Testing for Kittens and Newly Adopted Cats

A kitten or a newly adopted cat can be tested for FIV and FeLV with a small blood sample and a rapid kit. A very young kitten or a recent infection can mislead a kit, so a repeat test or RT-PCR may follow.

18 Oct 2026

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

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Senior Dog Blood Tests: What Changes With Age

Older dogs benefit from wider blood and urine checks because the kidneys, liver, thyroid and sugar control can change slowly with age. Your vet decides the list and how often to repeat it.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Senior Cat Kidney and Thyroid Checks Explained

An older cat that is losing weight, drinking a lot or eating hungrily may have a thyroid or kidney problem. A T4 test, kidney tests with SDMA and a urine test can help your vet find out.

18 Oct 2026

Dairy & Livestock 4 min read

Copper, Zinc and Selenium: Trace Mineral Tests for Dairy Herds

Copper, zinc and selenium are needed in tiny amounts, but a shortage can show up as a rough coat, slow growth and weak heat in cows and buffaloes. A blood test can help your vet see whether a herd is short.

18 Oct 2026

Dairy & Livestock 4 min read

Haemorrhagic Septicaemia and Black Quarter: Tests Farmers Should Know

Haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) and black quarter (BQ) are fast, serious diseases of cattle and buffalo that often strike in the rainy season. A vet can take samples for RT-PCR to help confirm them, but speed matters more than waiting for a report.

18 Oct 2026

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