Diagnostic Care

In-House Laboratory

Part of our high standard level of medical care often starts with gaining a clear picture of each particular case and what they present with. Part of that process requires laboratory testing. Blood tests, urinalysis, and other forms of diagnostic testing can help fill in the blanks when determining what ailments your pet could be suffering from, or monitoring their wellness in general. Instead of performing testing and sending out samples to second-party laboratories (this can take days if not weeks), we are able to run a multitude of samples in the office and get results back the same day. The faster we receive results, the faster we can put the pieces together.

Digital Radiography

Digital radiography, or X-Ray, is an extremely useful tool when attempting to diagnose many medical issues or ailments. A quick, safe, and non-invasive form of imaging, X-Rays are often used in veterinary medicine because they can show us clear images of bones, tissues, and internal organs. Emitting a small amount of radiation, X-Rays are considered to be an efficient tool used in diagnostic care. Offering imaging on-site creates less stress for our patients, allowing our doctors to find the information they're seeking faster. All radiographs are sent to a veterinary radiologist to review. Don't be alarmed if a veterinarian suggests performing digital radiography. We are checking all of the "boxes'' to obtain the most well-rounded idea of your animal's condition possible. Please call the office to speak to one of our medical professionals if you have any questions regarding your pet's X-ray's.

Ultrasound

You may have heard of Ultrasound technology through one of your own personal medical experiences at some point or another. Not only is it an efficient form of imaging in the human medical world, but it is frequently relied upon in the veterinary field as well. In fact, it is so common that it holds second place in terms of types of imaging used. How ultrasounds work is they send out harmless sound waves throughout the body, typically soft tissue or fluid-filled anatomical structures, and create real-time video images. Similar to X-Rays, ultrasounds are a painless, safe, and extremely efficient tool when trying to form a diagnosis. Oftentimes ultrasounds aid in avoiding further, more invasive, exploration such as surgery. We offer ultrasound technology on-site in our office, on Thursdays, allowing your pet to remain somewhere they are familiar with to get their testing done. Ultrasounds are often used alongside digital radiography.

All of our veterinary medical services are tailored to the individual needs of each and everyone of our pet patients. Give us a call today at (508) 697-3831 to discuss your pet's health or to set up an appointment.