We are proud to employ the use of veterinary ultrasound which we use for a variety of diagnostic applications at our hospital. We use pet ultrasound to:

• Check for bladder stones and collect sterile urine samples for urinalysis.
• Check for fluid or blood in the abdomen and collect samples.
• Check for viable pregnancies.

Digital pet radiology allows us to immediately view your pet’s x-rays on the screen and to share these with you in the exam room on our computers! We use this for a variety of diagnostic purposes, such as arthritis, fractures, locating foreign bodies, examining internal organs, and more. The benefits of digital pet radiology are many, including:

• Capturing images with greater ease.
• Images can be stored in electronic files and easily copied to a CD for the owner to have for their records, or electronically shared with radiologists for consultations and second opinions if needed.
• Less exposure to radiation.
• Most pets do not need sedatives to be x-rayed with digital equipment (however, certain types of positioning require sedation for the comfort of the pet and to capture quality images – such as hip x-rays).
• Sharper image quality.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a diagnostic test used to assess a pet’s heart. It allows a veterinarian to trace and analyze the electrical impulses as they pass through the heart, which can help identify any abnormalities or defects that can occur. This could include medical issues such as defects in the size or structure in various areas of the heart, arrhythmias, irregularities in conduction, or other problematic defects.

An echocardiogram is a diagnostic tool that allows a veterinarian to view the structures of a pet’s heart using ultrasound. This procedure can provide perspective on the shape of heart, thickness of its walls, and whether it is pumping effectively. An echocardiogram can be used in combination with other testing to detect heart problems.