​ULTRASOUND

​Ultrasonography uses high-frequency sound (ultrasound) waves to create a picture of what is inside your pet’s body. The machine is connected to a small probe that is held gently against your pet’s skin. The probe sends out painless ultrasound waves that bounce off structures (for example, organs) in the body and return to a sensor inside the ultrasound machine. The ultrasound equipment collects these “echoes” and uses them to generate images on the screen.
Our veterinarians can use ultrasound technology to examine internal organs and check for proper size, shape, location, blood supply or to check for masses, early pregnancy, Ultrasound can also guide our doctors in using a needle or biopsy kit to safely take internal samples. It can help us diagnose and determine the severity of some forms of cancer. Ultrasonography is a completely non-invasive, painless way to diagnose and evaluate many diseases. As we strive to provide our patients with the highest quality medicine and diagnostic testing, we are pleased to offer ultrasound as one of our diagnostic capabilities.