How often should dogs get blood tests and comprehensive health checks?

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Should dogs get blood tests/other kinds of check ups every year (not the ‘basic’ ones like check weight, eyes, etc)? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Max. I do recommend blood work and urine testing on a regular basis. I typically start testing to obtain baseline values around 2 to 3 years of age. It is good to test every year or every other year while the pet is young. Then I start annual testing or every 6 months when the pet is a senior. This age can vary a bit between pets, but typically start around 7-8 years of age. I recommend fecal testing every year as intestinal parasites can be spread to people. I hope this information helps!

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