Laboratory & Diagnostics

Laboratory & Diagnostics

Diagnosing Health Issues with Your Cat

Diagnosing health issues with your cat isn’t so easy. It’s instinctual for them to hide signs of illness for as long as possible so they don’t look susceptible to prey. All the while, the condition worsens, and as cat owners, we have no idea this is happening!

This is why we rely on cat diagnostic services to get the answers we need. These tools and technologies allow us to conduct an in-depth evaluation of your cat’s health, both externally and internally. By gathering a complete picture of your cat’s condition, we can diagnose and treat problems in a timely manner. Faster diagnosis of illness and injury vastly improves the chances of a positive outcome for your companion. We offer full-service diagnostic care, both routine and advanced, to better manage the ongoing health of our patients.

Digital Imaging and Radiology

In some instances, a physical exam and lab work simply aren’t enough to effectively assess your cat’s condition. That’s why we also offer digital imaging services. X-rays allow us to look inside your cat’s body to learn precisely what’s ailing him or her. We use imaging to evaluate the bones and internal organs, identify injuries, diagnose illness, and determine their severity. Images can be analyzed by our doctors in real-time or shared electronically with specialists if needed.

Ultrasound

Our hospital offers ultrasound (sonogram) examinations as a non-invasive diagnostic procedure to evaluate your cat’s internal organs. Ultrasound is used to examine the abdominal organs, reproductive organs, eyes, and heart. Ultrasound is non-invasive and well-tolerated by most cats. In most cases, ultrasound is relatively brief and your cat can go home the very same day.

Laboratory and Bloodwork

Our hospital features an on-site diagnostic laboratory, which makes it fast and efficient to run a wide variety of tests. In many cases, we can have results within minutes. This means we can have a treatment plan in place before you and your best friend even leave the exam room. The ability to run blood work, urinalysis, and other tests in-house is especially beneficial for critical cases when time is of the essence.