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Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork Requirement for Surgical Procedures

As of March 1st, 2024, DeWitt Animal Hospital requires at minimum CBC pre-anesthetic bloodwork.

The Complete Blood Count test provides us with important information regarding your pet's Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets. Red blood cells provide information regarding your pet's oxygen-carrying ability. White blood cells show us information about your pet's immune system and overall health. Platelets are important to evaluate the ability of blood to clot properly.

All values can be affected by certain diseases and infections. Our greatest concern is the well-being of your pet. We require minimal pre-anesthetic bloodwork to help make the surgery safer for your animal.