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Should my dog fast before a blood test at the vet's office today?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 6 months old | 20 lbs

Mia's going to the vet today. Should she fast before taking a blood test?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 13th, 2019

There are a few tests that require testing but most do not. A basic panel of bloodwork just as a routine screening does not typically require fasting. If she needed to be fasted your vet probably would have let you know. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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