Dog and Cat Ultrasound in Austin, Texas

How can ultrasound services benefit your pet?

• Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound is commonly used for imaging internal organs and structures. It allows our veterinarians to visualize the size, shape, and texture of organs like the liver, kidneys, spleen, and heart. It is particularly useful for assessing soft tissues and detecting abnormalities such as tumors, cysts, or fluid accumulations.
• Pregnancy Detection: Ultrasound is a standard tool for confirming pregnancy. It helps veterinarians visualize fetal development, determine the number of fetuses, and estimate gestational age.
• Cardiac Evaluation: Ultrasound can be used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart in animals. It provides valuable information about the heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow, helping diagnose cardiac conditions in pets.
• Procedures: Ultrasound is often used to guide for veterinarians during procedures such as biopsies and/or fluid aspirates. Real-time imaging allows for precise placement of needles or catheters, reducing the risk of complications.
• Abdominal Exploration: Ultrasound is instrumental in examining the abdominal cavity. It helps identify issues like gastrointestinal obstructions, bladder stones, or abnormalities in the abdomen.
• Muscle and Skeleton Imaging: Ultrasound can be used to evaluate muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. It aids in diagnosing injuries, inflammation, or degenerative conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.
• Monitoring Treatment Progress: Our veterinarians use ultrasound to monitor the progression of certain treatments, such as assessing the size of tumors before and after treatment or to evaluate the effectiveness of fluid drainage procedures.

All our doctors are trained on body scanning and tumor detection with ultrasonography. This is an added benefit to our senior pet screens to detect anything irregular, both inside and out!