Author name: Vet Explains

A complete blood count, or CBC, measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to show oxygen delivery, immune […]

You can download the printable PDF version of this chart to keep with your dog’s records. This dog CBC values […]

Your veterinarian mentioned that your dog’s bloodwork could reflect either infection or stress, and on a CBC those two can […]

A flagged or abnormal value on your dog’s complete blood count does not automatically mean a lasting problem. Quick answer: […]

Low platelets in dogs can immediately raise concerns about bleeding and safety when they appear on bloodwork. Platelets play a […]

Red blood cell’s role is to carry oxygen throughout the body, so a lab report flagging a high count or […]

Quick answer: anemia is not a disease by itself — it’s a laboratory finding that tells us something is affecting […]

Low white blood cells in dogs can be unsettling to hear about when your veterinarian is going over recent lab […]

High white blood cells in dogs on a recent lab report can be worrying, especially when your vet mentions infection. […]

A high CBC result usually means one or more values, such as RBC, WBC, or platelets, came back above the […]