X-rays help our veterinarians evaluate muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems.
We use radiology as part of our senior wellness screening to rule out problems before they occur, and it is an indispensable tool in the evaluation of many critical care patients.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive, technology that uses sound waves to painlessly examine the heart and abdominal organs.
It is also beneficial for pregnancy exams. Ultrasound is one of the most advanced diagnostic tools available to veterinarians, and is a valuable resource for assessing many complicated and challenging conditions.
Our ultrasounds are performed by a traveling veterinary internal medicine specialist who visits us.
To ensure your pet is free of Heartworm disease, we recommend Heartworm medication be given from May through December and year-round is best. The number of patients with Lyme disease at our clinic has been astonishing.
Flea and tick medication should be applied from very early in the spring until after the first frost.
We also recommend a blood test at least every other year to detect these diseases, as well as other less common tick-borne diseases.