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FeLV/FIV Test
 Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are both contagious viral diseases of cats.  These diseases cause immune suppression that can lead to increased susceptibility to other infectious diseases and in the case of FeLV, can be potentially fatal.   **This test should be done on all cats and kittens prior to entering a home with other cats and is useful information on all  cats. 

Heartworm Test   
A heartworm test is a test that checks for the evidence of the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, more commonly known as heartworm, in your dog’s bloodstream. Antigen for the heartworm cannot be detected until 6 months after initial infection.  For this reason, testing animals less than 6 months of age is not recommended.  Dogs should be tested annually and placed on preventative medication (something you can only get from your regular veterinarian).   

4DX Test
This test looks for 4 different diseases of dogs: heartworm and the tick borne diseases lyme, anaplasma and ehrlichia.  Dogs in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin are at high risk of exposure to tick borne diseases.  Knowing your dog's status can help guide decisions about tick preventatives and lyme vaccination.