What is the difference between an EKG and an ECG?
When electrocardiograms were first performed, they were abbreviated as EKG. Current trends are to use ECG as a more accurate abbreviation. We can perform an ECG on your pet to detect heart abnormalities. We recommend that your pet has at least an annual ECG and that you help protect your pet’s heart health with a high-quality diet and monthly heartworm prevention. Why do you recommend Blood Screening before surgery? A blood screen, strongly recommended before your pet undergoes any anesthetized procedure, can uncover many problems, including bleeding or clotting disorders, before they become deadly. The blood chemistries tested by a mini-screen and what they help evaluate are: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)–Kidneys Creatinine–Kidneys Alkaline Phosphate–Kidneys, Bones, Thyroid, Diabetes Potassium Chloride–Kidneys, Adrenal Glands Sodium–Water & Electrolyte Balance, Kidneys, Adrenal Glands Total Protein–Liver, Kidney, Immune System, Nutrition Alanine Aminotranferase (ALT)–Liver Glucose-
