Having a Radiology machine on site is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for a veterinary hospital. Radiographs (X-rays) are powerful, versatile diagnostic tool that can aid greatly in diagnosing a number of medical problems involving your pet’s bones, gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, bladder and much more. At our hospital, we also have a dental x-ray unit that provides us with excellent images of teeth and roots to help identify dental disease that may not be readily apparent.
When a pet is being radiographed, an x-ray beam passes through its body and hits a radiograph film in the x-ray cassette. Images on the film appear in various shades from black to white. Structures which are very dense like bones will appear whiter on the radiograph and less dense soft tissues will appear grey. The lungs appear darker as they are air filled and therefore less dense. Interpretation of the radiographs requires skill and experience on the part of the veterinarian.
If your pet requires an x-ray, we provide that service right here at our hospital. In some cases, you may be required to leave your pet with us, as it can take time to achieve diagnostic quality images. Sometimes, we need to sedate our patients in order to make the pet more comfortable when positioning them properly for the x-rays. We will arrange a discharge appointment in which you can view the x-rays with one of our veterinarians. Images obtained with the dental x-ray unit may be obtained only if patients are under a full general anesthetic for a dental procedure. (X-rays)
Ultrasound is an advanced imaging technique that uses sound waves to provide a real-time moving image of your pets internal organs. Ultrasound is particularly useful for diagnosing abdominal and cardiac problems. It can be used to evaluate the heart, kidneys, liver and gallbladder. It is also useful for diagnosing pregnancy.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive and painless procedure with no known side effects. It usually does not require sedation or anesthesia to perform. This makes it a safe and effective diagnostic tool.
Pets who require an ultrasound prodedure can be seen at our hospital by a specialist in veterinary internal medicine who travels to us as necessary to perform this procedure.
When a pet requires an electrocardiogram, we use a special transmitter to send our patient's E.C.G. over the telephone lines. A board certified consultant at Cardiopet interprets the E.C.G. readings and provides us with a diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Abnormal heart rates and rhythms can be diagnosed and changes in the sizes of the heart chambers can also be extrapolated from the results. Depending on the severity of the situation, results can be obtained immediately, within the hour, or within twenty-four hours.
Having a Radiology machine on site is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for a veterinary hospital. Radiographs (X-rays) are powerful, versatile diagnostic tool that can aid greatly in diagnosing a number of medical problems involving your pet’s bones, gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, bladder and much more. At our hospital, we also have a dental x-ray unit that provides us with excellent images of teeth and roots to help identify dental disease that may not be readily apparent.
When a pet is being radiographed, an x-ray beam passes through its body and hits a radiograph film in the x-ray cassette. Images on the film appear in various shades from black to white. Structures which are very dense like bones will appear whiter on the radiograph and less dense soft tissues will appear grey. The lungs appear darker as they are air filled and therefore less dense. Interpretation of the radiographs requires skill and experience on the part of the veterinarian.
Ultrasound is an advanced imaging technique that uses sound waves to provide a real-time moving image of your pets internal organs. Ultrasound is particularly useful for diagnosing abdominal and cardiac problems. It can be used to evaluate the heart, kidneys, liver and gallbladder. It is also useful for diagnosing pregnancy.
Manotick Veterinary Hospital’s in-house laboratory helps the medical team develop a complete diagnostic picture for your pet. When your pet is sick, he or she cannot tell us what is wrong, and a physical examination may not reveal all the symptoms your pet is experiencing. Our laboratory is equipted to perform a range of tests including biochemical profiles, complete blood counts, electrolyte panels, cytology smears, urinalysis, fecal aasseys, heartworm tests, Feline Leukemia tests, FIV tests, Giradia Ag as well as other tests.