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Ultrasounds for your Pet
What is ultrasound?
Ultrasound is an imaging technique that creates real-time images of a pet’s internal organs.
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Are ultrasounds safe?
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Ultrasound is safe, non-invasive, and is excellent for viewing soft tissues (like the liver, kidneys, spleen, and heart) and assessing blood flow. It is often used as alongside radiography.
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What does Ultrasound help identify or diagnose?
Ultrasound is a versatile diagnostic tool used to help diagnose or further evaluate a wide range of issues, including:
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Abdominal Ultrasound
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Abdominal Pain or Distension: Identifying masses, foreign bodies, or fluid accumulation.
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Organ Abnormalities: Assessing the structure and size of organs like the liver, kidneys, or pancreas and evaluating for tumors, cysts, or inflammation.
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Gastrointestinal Issues: Evaluating for an underlying cause of chronic vomiting, diarrhea, or intestinal obstructions.
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Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Tract Disease: Detecting bladder stones, tumors, or infections.
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Pregnancy Evaluation: Confirming pregnancy and monitoring fetal health.
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Cervical (Neck) Ultrasound:
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Organ abnormalities: Evaluation of thyroid glands, parathyroid glands, salivary glands
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Lymph Nodes: Evaluation for tumor metastasis and inflammation
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound:
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Ultrasound Guided Tissue Sampling: Safely guiding a needle to obtain cells or a tissue sample from a specific organ or mass for diagnosis.
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Fine Needle Aspiration: Very small needle (25G or 22G), no skin incision necessary
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Core needle biopsy: Slightly larger needle (14G, 16G or 18G), small skin incision made
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Are there any specific instructions to prepare my pet for an ultrasound?
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Your pet may be prescribed anti-nausea and/or anti-anxiety medications to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for your pet.
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Fasting also may be recommended.
Are there any specific instructions to prepare my pet for an ultrasound?
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A clinical history that includes existing conditions or diseases, any current medications, and whether any previous ultrasounds have been performed on your pet that may be used for comparison.