You just picked your pet up from surgery. They’re groggy. Maybe a little wobbly. Maybe quieter than usual. Or oddly dramatic and vocal. You got discharge instructions. You nodded. You signed something. You were mostly focused on getting them home safely. And now you’re standing in your kitchen thinking,“Okay… is this normal?” Let’s slow this down.Because there are things veterinary teams say quickly that make sense to us, but don’t always feel clear once you’re home. Caring f

What CBC and Chemistry Values Really Mean Getting your dog’s bloodwork results back can feel overwhelming. You open the report, see a page full of abbreviations and numbers, and suddenly you’re spiralling. Is this bad? Is my dog sick? Why didn’t anyone explain what ALT means? If you’ve felt that way, you’re not alone. I’ve stood on the other side of that counter many times, and I promise you, most of those numbers need context before they mean anything scary. In this guide to