Ultrasound Services for Pets
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Ultrasound Services at Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent Care: Fast, Reliable Diagnostics for Your Pet
At Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent Care in San Diego, we understand how important quick and accurate diagnostics are for your pet’s health. That’s why we offer comprehensive abdominal ultrasound services performed by our experienced veterinarians. Whether it’s for wellness screening or diagnosing a specific condition, our ultrasound services provide the detailed information needed to assess your pet’s internal health and guide treatment decisions.
Why Choose Ultrasound for Your Pet?
Ultrasound is a non-invasive, pain-free imaging tool that uses sound waves to create real-time images of your pet’s internal organs. It’s an excellent diagnostic method that allows us to visualize and assess your pet’s abdomen without the need for surgery. Ultrasound is incredibly useful for identifying the causes of illness, monitoring disease progression, and guiding sample collection for further analysis.
What Can Ultrasound Diagnose?
Our abdominal ultrasounds are useful in diagnosing and evaluating a wide range of conditions, including:
- Foreign Body Identification: If your pet has ingested something they shouldn’t have, ultrasound can quickly help identify intestinal blockages or foreign objects.
- Tumors: Ultrasound is an essential tool for detecting masses or tumors in organs such as the spleen, liver, adrenal glands, or bladder.
- Liver Evaluations: Elevated liver values on a blood panel may prompt an ultrasound to identify liver disease, tumors, or other abnormalities.
- Bladder Stones and Tumors: Ultrasound can detect the presence of bladder stones or tumors, which may not be visible on X-rays.
- Gallbladder Health: We assess the gallbladder for inflammation, stones, or other issues that could be affecting your pet’s health.
- Adrenal Tumors: These often challenging-to-diagnose tumors can be detected early with ultrasound, enabling faster treatment.
- Wellness Screenings: Routine ultrasounds can also be performed to ensure your pet’s organs are functioning properly, even if they aren’t showing any signs of illness.
Advanced Sample Collection Services
To provide the most accurate diagnoses, our veterinarians often use ultrasound to guide sample collection, allowing us to pinpoint areas of concern within the abdomen. These techniques include:
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA): Using ultrasound guidance, we collect tissue or fluid samples from suspicious areas, such as masses or organs, with a minimally invasive needle.
- Rapid Digital Cytology: Samples collected via FNA can be sent to board-certified pathologists for rapid analysis, often with results available within hours.
- On-Site Blood Clotting Testing: For pets needing a biopsy or FNA, we ensure safety by performing blood clotting tests on-site to assess their ability to clot before any procedure.
- Endoscopic Biopsies: In certain cases, we may use ultrasound to guide endoscopic biopsies, which allow us to take small samples of internal tissue for further investigation.
Fast, Accurate Results from a Board-Certified Radiologist
At Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent Care, we pride ourselves on fast, accurate diagnostic services. After your pet’s ultrasound is completed, the images are promptly sent to a board-certified veterinary radiologist who reviews and interprets them. We provide a detailed report within 4 hours or less, ensuring that your pet receives timely and effective care.
Ultrasound for Urgent or Wellness Needs
While ultrasound is commonly used to diagnose or manage ongoing health conditions, it’s also an excellent tool for wellness screenings. This advanced imaging technology helps us detect issues early, before they become serious problems. Whether your pet is presenting symptoms or you’re simply monitoring their health as they age, ultrasound can provide peace of mind by ensuring your pet’s internal organs are functioning as they should.
Conditions Ultrasound Can Help Diagnose
- Intestinal foreign bodies
- Adrenal tumors
- Splenic tumors
- Bladder stones or tumors
- Liver disease or masses
- Gallbladder issues
On-Site Ultrasound for Quick, Comprehensive Care
At Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent Care, we know that when your pet is sick, every minute counts. That’s why we offer on-site ultrasound services, so your pet can be diagnosed and treated all in one visit. We handle everything in-house, from ultrasound imaging to diagnostics, sample collection, and treatment. This means less stress for your pet and faster answers for you.
Walk-In for Your Pet’s Urgent Ultrasound Needs
If your pet is showing signs of illness—such as vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty urinating, or sudden pain—don’t wait. Walk in to Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent Care for a same-day ultrasound, and we’ll get your pet the care they need. We are fully equipped to handle everything from minor illnesses to more complex diagnostic procedures, including advanced imaging like ultrasound.
Visit Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent Care for Expert Ultrasound Services in San Diego
At Tell Tail Veterinary Urgent Care, we offer the latest in diagnostic imaging technology, paired with fast, accurate reports from board-certified radiologists. Whether your pet needs an ultrasound for a specific condition or as part of their overall wellness care, we are here to help. Stop by or contact us at telltailvet.com to learn more about our ultrasound services and how we can help your pet live a healthier, happier life.