Diagnostic Imaging
At our purpose-built hospital, we offer digital radiography (X-ray) for both small and large animals, along with ultrasound imaging to give us a clear view into your pet’s health. With the ability to run tests quickly in-house, we can deliver fast and accurate diagnoses when your pet needs it most.
Small Animal Ultrasound
The ultrasound is a useful tool used in the diagnosis of many diseases and conditions from urinary tract disease to liver masses.
Pregnancy Determination
We use ultrasonography to detect fetal heart rates, confirm pregnancy, and assess fetal viability. Ideally, pregnancy determination is performed between 25–35 days of gestation. Additionally, when complications arise at full term, we use ultrasound to evaluate fetal stress levels in cases of dystocia. A low fetal heart rate at this stage typically indicates fetal distress, allowing our vet to make an informed decision about whether a caesarean may offer the best chance of survival for your litter.
Radiography can detect the fetal skeleton from approximately 42–45 days of gestation; however, for the most accurate assessment of litter size, it’s best performed after day 55. At this stage of development, radiography is safe—it does not harm the fetus or cause congenital defects.
Small Animal X-Ray
Radiography is a crucial component in the work up and diagnosis of many small animal cases including:
- lameness (eg cruciate ligament tears, spinal injuries)
- traumatic fracture (eg hit by car incidents)
- thoracic imaging (eg pneumonia, feline asthma, megaoesophagus)
- abdominal imaging (eg gastrointestinal foreign bodies and blockages)
Large Animal X-Ray
Large animal services include:
- lameness work-up
- fracture diagnosis
- laminitis/founder assessment
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