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Most people don't get a dog's blood panel until the dog isn't feeling well. That panel will be compared to what is considered to be norms. Males, Females, Even Different Breeds. Still, very useful, even more, useful is knowing beforehand what your dog's healthy levels are and comparing them to those as well. In the regions in North America where heartworm is an issue, veterinarians call in their clients to draw some blood before providing the prescription medication.
When your dog is at his or her peak health, ask your veterinarian to draw enough blood during the heart worm appointment and send it in for a full blood panel to be kept on file. This might be a good tip to pass on to your dog-owning friends.