Ultrasound Services

An ultrasound examination utilizes an elaborate machine, sound waves, and a computer to display a video image of the organs and tissues of the body. It usually does not require anesthesia and has no negative side effects. By studying these images, we can identify abnormal structures or diseased tissues. An ultrasound examination can be performed on individual body systems or of the entire abdomen.

The procedure is rick free because unlike x-rays no radiation is used in an ultrasound examination. An ultrasound is a non-invasive, non-painful way to evaluate fluid-filled and soft-tissue organs in pets. These organs include the pet's liver, spleen, kidney, pancreas, eyes, lymph nodes, testicles, intestinal tract, prostate, uterus / ovaries, and heart.

Ultrasound can be used to diagnose a wide range of disease and medical conditions, including:

• Stones within the urinary bladder, kidneys or gall bladder
• abnormalities of the liver, gall bladder, urinary bladder, prostate or kidneys
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Abnormal blood vessels
• Fluid within the abdomen
• Disease of the pancreas
• Uterine infections
• Disease of the heart muscle and heart base tumors
• the diagnosis of pregnancy and fetal viability