When people get sick or hurt, they go to the doctor, describe their symptoms and receive the appropriate care. With pets, it’s not always this straightforward. Because animals can’t speak, they can’t let us know when something is bothering them.
What’s more, many animals are able to mask the signs of illness, allowing it to develop and worsen undetected.
Veterinary diagnostics enable us to identify and address health problems in a timely manner. Faster diagnosis of illness and injury can vastly improve the chances of a positive outcome.
The on-site diagnostic laboratory at All About Animals Veterinary Hospital makes it fast and efficient to run a wide variety of tests. In many cases, we can have results in just minutes. This means we can develop an effective treatment plan before you and your pet even leave the exam room.
When a physical exam and lab testing aren’t enough to reach a diagnosis, we turn to advanced imaging technology, such as x-rays and ultrasound. These tools allow us to evaluate the bones and internal organs, identifying injuries, diagnosing illness and determining its severity.
Diagnostic images can be reviewed by our doctors in real-time or shared electronically with specialists if necessary.
If your pet has been acting a bit out of sorts lately, don’t take chances. Give All About Animals Veterinary Hospital a call right away. We’ll get to the bottom of the problem and get your best friend back on the path to good health again.