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36038 General Mahone Blvd
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(757)859-6415
www.ivorvetclinic.com
Why do our pets need surveillance screening? Firstly, our pets can't speak, they cannot tell us if they feel unwell or have any other indicators of internal illness. We need to examine patients annually and every 6 months for pets with chronic conditions. We may also recommend running routine screening tests to detect underlying disease BEFORE it is clinically apparent. Secondly, pets will actively mask signs of illness until late in the course of disease. This stems from survival instincts in a pack or colony situation. Use the age chart below to find your pets age in "people" years and the screening testing recommended for each stage of his or her life. We believe the following tests give us the best chance of helping your pets live longer, healthier lives. These are approximations and may vary by gender, species, and breed.
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