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Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Solutions for Your Pet's Health
At Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital, we have advanced tools to help accurately diagnose your pet's medical issues. With our diagnostic imaging capabilities, we can efficiently produce accurate diagnostic information about your pet's condition and provide immediate treatment options.
In-House Laboratory
Having an in-house laboratory is a valuable asset for our Bentonville, AR veterinary practice. It enables rapid and efficient processing of diagnostic tests, a vital capability when time is of the essence. With our in-house laboratory, our veterinarians can obtain results within hours rather than days, facilitating prompt treatment and more effective management of acute conditions.
The Importance of Lab Work for Pets
Regular lab work is a key component of preventative veterinary care. It helps catch potential health issues before they become serious, ensuring your pet leads a happy, healthy life. Bloodwork and urinalysis can help diagnose conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver problems, and infections. They are also useful for monitoring the health of pets on long-term medications or for pre-surgical assessments.
Pet X-Rays
Digital radiology is the new conventional film x-ray. Digital x-rays allow us to better diagnose and treat sick and injured pets by providing us with high quality imaging results and reducing overall radiation exposure. They can capture digital images of both the body and teeth.
There are multiple benefits to choosing digital x-ray over conventional x-ray including:
- Images are more accurate and quicker to obtain.
- Retakes are seldom required which limits radiation exposure.
- Imaging results can be sent to other veterinarians and radiologists with ease
- Records can be stored electronically, so they won’t get damaged or lost.
- Using digital x-rays lets us provide our patients with superior care and supports our goal of practicing progressive, high quality medicine.
Pet Ultrasounds
Much like ultrasound for people, pet ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique used to diagnose sick and injured animals.
How Does Ultrasound Work?
When the sound waves penetrate the body, they "bounce" back. The ultrasound machine measures the time it takes for a sound wave to bounce back and creates an image.
What Conditions Can Be Diagnosed By Ultrasound?
Some injuries and conditions that can be identified via ultrasound include:
- Bladder and kidney stones
- Gastrointestinal obstructions
- Pregnancy
- Cysts and tumors
- Heart conditions
Ultrasound also allow us to safely collect biopsy and fluid samples without having to perform invasive surgeries.
Pet Urinalysis
Urinalysis is a key diagnostic test that provides your vet with essential insights into the physical and chemical properties of your pet's urine.
Urinalysis is primarily used to assess the health of your animal's kidneys and urinary tract system, but it can also be helpful in detecting issues in other organ systems and is important for diagnosing metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
This is a valuable diagnostic test for both healthy and sick animals and should be included in any comprehensive evaluation of your pet's overall health.
Join the Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital Family Today!
At Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital, we use diagnostic tests and tools found in our in-house vet lab to accurately and quickly diagnose your pet's medical conditions and customize treatments to their unique needs.
If your cat or dog might require diagnostic testing, please call us at 479-385-2038 to schedule a visit.
