What is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a diagnostic tool that emits sound waves to visualize structures inside your pet’s body. You may know ultrasound from its use in seeing infants before birth. Similarly, veterinarians use ultrasound to examine your pet internally and diagnose potential problems.

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How Ultrasounds Work

Ultrasound is completely painless and harmless. Most pets are unaware that the procedure is being performed. A handheld device is gently moved across your pet’s body, and in combination with a computer, your veterinarian can view internal structures in real-time.

How Ultrasounds Differ from X-Rays

Ultrasounds and x-rays serve different purposes:

  • Ultrasounds: Excellent for visualizing soft tissues like organs and blood vessels.
  • X-Rays: Best for examining solid structures such as bones.

Conditions Where Ultrasound is Useful

Ultrasound can help diagnose many conditions, including:

  • Abnormal blood or urine test results
  • Inconclusive blood or urine tests
  • Internal injuries, such as from accidents
  • Detection of diseases like cancer or thyroid issues
  • Monitoring complicated pregnancies
  • Identifying swallowed foreign objects

Not all veterinarians are trained to use ultrasound. Fortunately, the team at Animal Kingdom Veterinary Center is qualified and experienced with this advanced diagnostic tool.

Call us today at (561) 990-7414 to learn more about ultrasound for pets.