Animal Ultrasound allows our team to view your pet’s organs in real-time by using sound waves to create an image. This method provides a moving picture that can detect organ function, masses, tumors, heart defects, and obstructions. It is also used on pregnant animals to check fetal development. Animal ultrasound for Los Altos patients is often utilized because it is a non-invasive diagnostic tool, has no side effects, and typically does not require sedation. It can also be used to guide biopsies or when extracting urine from the bladder.
Animal ultrasound in Loyola is not only an affordable diagnostic option but can be used on any sized pet — from guinea pigs to Great Danes! When animal ultrasound in Cupertino is used for heart diagnostics (often referred to as an echocardiogram) it gives our veterinarians the ability to see and evaluate your pet’s heart beat without needing surgery.