Prepare a trend record
Bring weight history, medication and supplement lists, diet, mobility videos, behavior changes, drinking and elimination observations, and previous laboratory results.
Do not diagnose from one value
A laboratory result is interpreted with the patient, reference interval, trend and other findings. Kidney staging is a clear example: it follows diagnosis and stability assessment.
Connect monitoring to decisions
A test is useful when its result could change follow-up, management or a conversation about comfort and quality of life.
Professional guidance used
2023 AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and CatsAmerican Animal Hospital Association2021 AAFP Feline Senior Care GuidelinesAmerican Association of Feline PractitionersIRIS Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and CatsInternational Renal Interest Society
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