ULTRASOUND

Vet Ultrasound and Radiology

Full-service animal hospital in Perth

Immediate Diagnostics

Comprehensive Services

Expert Medical Team

For Your Beloved Pets

Comprehensive Medical Care

Full-Service Animal Hospital in Perth. We are equipped to handle various medical conditions, including emergencies. Because we can perform many diagnostic procedures in-house, we can often give you immediate answers and treat your pet faster. In some cases, your pet may require hospitalisation and further diagnostic tests. Please look at the more detailed descriptions of the medical services we offer or call us to discuss your pet's needs.

Immediate Care and Diagnosis

Complete Range of Medical Services

Our Expertise in Pet Radiology

When we need to figure out what's wrong with your pet, we routinely use X-rays to help identify the cause of the problem, rule out possible problems, or provide a list of possible causes. We may also use X-rays during a wellness exam to diagnose potential problems before they become serious.

X-rays provide valuable information about a pet's bones, gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestines, colon), respiratory tract (lungs), heart, and genitourinary system (bladder, prostate). We use radiology alone or in conjunction with other diagnostic tools. Interpretation of radiographs requires great skill on the part of the veterinarian.

We offer digital radiology (x-rays that are captured digitally rather than on film). This technology allows us to provide you with a quicker diagnosis for your pet. Plus, it uses less radiation than traditional x-rays.

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about our radiology service or what to expect during your pet's procedure.

The Power of Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography (also called ultrasound or sonography) is a non-invasive, pain-free procedure that uses sound waves to examine a pet's internal organs and other structures inside the body. It can be used to evaluate the animal's heart, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, and bladder. To detect fluid, cysts, tumours, or abscesses; and to confirm or monitor an ongoing pregnancy.

We may use this imaging technique with radiography (x-rays) and other diagnostic methods to ensure a proper diagnosis. Interpretation of ultrasound images requires great skill on the part of the clinician.

The ultra-sonographer applies gel to the body's surface and then methodically moves a transducer (a small handheld tool) across the skin to record images of the area of interest. The gel helps the transducer slide more easily and creates a more accurate visual image.

The transducer emits ultrasonic sound waves, which are directed into the body toward the structures to be examined. The waves create varying echoes depending on the tissue's density and amount of fluid present. Those waves create detailed images of the structures, which are shown on a monitor and recorded for evaluation.

Ultrasound does not involve radiation, has no known side effects, and doesn't typically require sedating or anesthetised pets. The hair in the area to be examined usually needs to be shaved so the ultra-sonographer can obtain a good result.

We have a specialist veterinary ultra-sonographer who visits the hospital when required. If you have any questions about our ultrasonography service or what to expect during your pet's procedure, please don't hesitate to ask.

Contact us now at (08) 9277 4966 to provide your pet with exceptional medical care and immediate diagnostics.

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