Having a blood test is a frequent next-step when a problem is being investigated. It is also a common recommendation to run bloods as a "routine" health screen in older dogs and cats. The results, however, can sometimes leave you with more questions than answers...Download Pet Health Essentials - my free guide that will help optimize your pet's health so they are living as healthy, happy, and full a life as possibleIn this episode I discuss that:"Normal" blood test parameters are based on a mathematical formula which means that a certain number of results are expected to fall slightly outside the normal reference range.Blood results can not be taken in isolation. It is important that they are interpreted based on an individual  patients history, symptoms, and physical examinationFor mild abnormalities in an otherwise healthy pet, the options to consider include further testing or monitoring  with repeat testing after a period of time to see if a problem is indeed developing.Find out more in the full show notes