We provide an extensive suite of diagnostic services to ensure precise evaluations of your pet’s health. Our state-of-the-art imaging technology, encompassing digital radiology and ultrasound, enables us to pinpoint medical conditions rapidly and initiate effective treatment without unnecessary delays.

Ultrasound, or sonography, utilizes sound waves from a probe to create visual images displayed on a monitor, offering a 2D representation of your pet’s internal organs. This technology allows the veterinarian to visualize and assess various internal organs and systems, including the heart, liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, and bladder.

For comprehensive evaluation, combining digital X-rays and ultrasound is often recommended. Digital X-rays illustrate organ size, shape, and position, while ultrasound permits visualization of the internal composition of these organs. Ultrasound is a gentle, non-invasive procedure that most pets tolerate well.

To ensure clear imaging during ultrasound, the abdomen may be clipped of hair. A gel is then applied, and the ultrasound probe is moved methodically over the abdominal surface to capture images of each organ.

Ultrasound provides immediate, real-time results. In some cases, images may be sent to a veterinary radiologist for further review, which may delay the final report by a few days.

Anesthesia is typically unnecessary for ultrasound examinations. The procedure is painless, and most pets remain comfortable on a soft blanket during the scan. A sedative may be used for particularly anxious pets.

Ultrasound’s usefulness in pregnancy confirmation, internal organ assessment, and cardiac function evaluation makes it an invaluable, non-invasive diagnostic tool for protecting your pet’s well-being.

Radiology, or X-ray, is an essential diagnostic method for imaging soft tissues, internal organs, and skeletal structures. Veterinary radiology has made significant strides in recent years, and Caring Hands Bristow is proud to offer state-of-the-art digital radiography.

The benefits of our digital radiography system include: