AI Veterinary Diagnostics
We proudly feature an on-site laboratory with qualified tech personnel to perform in-house testing as needed, delivering accurate results right at your appointment.
Laboratory Testing
Our in-house laboratory facilities provide blood chemistry, blood counts, urinalysis, serology tests, parasite tests, and cytology tests for diagnosis. We get immediate results for pets who need urgent care. We also use a nationally recognized veterinary laboratory for more specific tests.
Advanced Medical Imaging / Digital X-Ray
We have a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine available that can diagnose your pets during emergencies and injuries and detect any early diseases. Our computerized system gives us quick results and lets us electronically transmit images to radiologists for consultations.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a non-invasive and non-painful way to view any organs in a dog or cat. An ultrasound can diagnose a wide range of medical conditions (stones within bladder, kidneys or gallbladder, abnormalities in the abdomen, lymph nodes, blood vessels, uterus, heart, etc.). It can also detect congenital conditions in young and healthy pets.
Digital Dental X-Ray
Digital dental X-rays are a way to see a pet’s internal anatomy under the gum line and detect any conditions that may not be noticed during a dental cleaning. For example, we can determine if they have periodontal disease and what stage it has progressed to by examining the X-ray for bone loss around the tooth roots.
Advanced Cardiac
Work-up / Echocardiogram
We can determine your pet’s heart condition by providing extended services and tests such as EKG, blood pressure, and echocardiograms. Echocardiography is most effective at diagnosing heart disease, using ultrasound waves to create real-time images of the heart. An EKG can determine whether the pet’s heart rhythm is normal, while chest-X rays are used to look for fluid accumulation in lung fields (e.g. congenital heart failure). We also have a PetMap blood pressure device to check accurate blood pressure.
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Pet’s eyes are prone to infections, injuries, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, tumors, corneal ulcers, blindness, and many other problems. Our comprehensive eye exams and services can detect these problems early. Some of these exams include tear tests, staining tests, and eye pressure tests that are checked by using the best-quality tonometry machine.
Blood Testing
How do I prepare my pet for routine blood collection?
Things you can do to prepare your pet for a routine visit to the veterinarian include:
1. Gentle fasting: If possible, do not feed your pet for about 6 hours before your appointment. Fasting helps to clear the blood of lipemia, fat droplets that appear after eating. Lipemia can interfere with some blood tests and make the results difficult to interpret.
2. Keep water available: This is especially important in warm weather. Even mild dehydration may change the test results, so be sure your pet has access to water before you visit the veterinarian.
3. Avoid exercise and active play just prior to your visit: Physical activity can cause changes in test results, so exercise and active play should be avoided.
Minimize Stress
This may be difficult if your pet is nervous or frightened, but some suggestions include:
Dogs: Keep your dog on a leash at all times. This makes it less likely your pet will be frightened or upset by other animals in the waiting room.
Cats: Bring your cat in a cat carrier. This helps your pet feel more secure and eliminates the risk of escape.
Handle your pet calmly and quietly — talking in a soothing voice may help to distract your pet and reduce anxiety.
If the waiting room is crowded, you may wish to let your pet wait in the car (weather permitting) to reduce excitement.
If your pet is highly excitable and the veterinarian is concerned this may affect blood test results, your appointment may be booked at a separate time when the clinic is quieter. This may reduce the stress associated with taking a blood sample.
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