[anonymous]

Quote “Went out of his way to compliment me on what good condition she was in, didn’t need bloodwork before surgery because of her obvious excellent health, etc”

Sounds good. However, as my vet said “We can’t tell by looking.” Lab work/blood tests are the best diagnostic tools that veterinarians have.

Skip labs if you want, but know that you are taking a risk, you may find something in the early stages that will respond to treatment, if you wait, well you know…