Tests & screening
Screening finds problems while there are still options. These existing guides cover blood and urine testing, dental assessment and the conditions most often caught early.
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How Often Should Dogs Have Blood Tests? A Vet’s Guide by Age and Size
How often your dog should have blood tests depends on their age, size, breed, medical history and overall health — here are the intervals I usually recommend.
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Longevity Blood Tests for Dogs: Which Biomarkers Are Worth Testing?
There is no single blood test for a dog's biological age. A vet explains which biomarkers in routine bloodwork are genuinely useful for longevity screening, and how to read them as patterns rather than pass-or-fail numbers.
Read the guide - Article · Healthy Ageing
How to Help Your Dog Live Longer: The 7 Pillars of Longevity
Dr Kelly Yeo explains seven connected areas of care that can support your dog’s healthspan, comfort and function throughout life.
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Dental Disease in Dogs: Why It Matters More Than Bad Breath
A vet-written guide to periodontal disease in dogs: why it matters, how to spot it, what happens under anaesthesia, and how to care for your dog's teeth at home.
Read the guide - Condition guide · Organ Health
Chronic Kidney Disease
What chronic kidney disease means for your dog, and how diet, monitoring and symptom control can help them stay comfortable.
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Diabetes in Dogs
A practical guide to diabetes mellitus in dogs — understanding insulin, diet, monitoring, and when diabetes becomes an emergency.
Read Diabetes in Dogs - Condition guide · Cancer
Mast Cell Tumours
One of the most common skin tumours in dogs — some are cured by surgery, others behave aggressively. Testing is the only way to know.
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