When it comes to accurately diagnosing and treating your pet after he or she has experienced an injury or illness, you can count on our veterinary team to have the latest diagnostic equipment.
Digital imaging, including ultrasounds and radiographs are used to diagnose a variety of conditions and ailments in dogs and cats. Common conditions diagnosed include but aren't limited to broken bones, joint problems, tumors and problems with internal organs, including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen and bladder.
Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging involves using sound waves to create an image on a computer monitor. When our veterinarian passes the wand over an area of your pet, we are able to find otherwise hidden problems. Ultrasound imaging is painless but may also require shaving your pet's fur and/or sedation to ensure that the imaging is as thorough as possible.
Radiographs
The common term for a radiograph is an x-ray. These images can help diagnose problems and conditions with the bones and joints, such as broken bones, swelling in the joints and other types of bone abnormalities. X-rays can also be used to diagnose problems with the internal organs such as the heart, lungs, spleen, liver, kidneys, urinary bladder stones, or a foreign body.
Diagnosing Your Pet’s Ailment or Injury
Our veterinary staff can rapidly diagnose your pet’s injury or condition via x-rays and ultrasound imaging. Once Goshen Animal Hospital understands the depth of your pet’s illness or injury, a treatment plan will be developed in order to help your pet heal and restore your pet’s health. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s health and his or her diagnosis, we would be happy to answer them and provide you with guidance in order to help make your pet comfortable during the healing process.
For more information on our radiology and diagnostic imaging services in Gaithersburg, call us at (301) 977-5586 today.
