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Ultrasound
Ultrasounds are a safe and painless diagnostic tool for pets, offering non-invasive visualisation of internal organs and structures.
To prepare your pet for ultrasound, we will clip away some fur in order to get a good image before placing a probe on the skins surface.
In our small animal patients we use ultrasound machines to assess organs in the abdomen, see if they look normal or abnormal, view the heart, and obtain some information about the chest cavity.
We also use ultrasound in emergency situations, such as trauma, to see if there is internal bleeding or air in the wrong place, for example. It can also be used as part of investigation into an unwell pet.
We now have three different ultrasound machines which indicates how useful this technique is.
Ultrasound
Ultrasounds are a safe and painless diagnostic tool for pets, offering non-invasive visualisation of internal organs and structures.
To prepare your pet for ultrasound, we will clip away some fur in order to get a good image before placing a probe on the skins surface.
In our small animal patients we use ultrasound machines to assess organs in the abdomen, see if they look normal or abnormal, view the heart, and obtain some information about the chest cavity.
We also use ultrasound in emergency situations, such as trauma, to see if there is internal bleeding or air in the wrong place, for example. It can also be used as part of investigation into an unwell pet.
We now have three different ultrasound machines which indicates how useful this technique is.
What can ultrasound be used for?
How will my pet respond to ultrasound
Dogs are usually calm and keep still for the ultrasound.
Sedation can be used if needed in more anxious pets.
What conditions can be treated with ultrasound?
How will my pet respond to ultrasound
Dogs are usually calm and keep still for the ultrasound.
Sedation can be used if needed in more anxious pets.
Enquiries
Below is a series of frequently asked questions about ultrasound.
However, if you have any other queries please give our team a call on 01653 618303
Enquiries
Below is a series of frequently asked questions about ultrasound.
However, if you have any other queries please give our team a call on 01653 618303
Frequently Asked Questions
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of your pets internal organs.
The procedure is painless for the pet and doesn’t involve any radiation.
A handheld probe sends sound waves into the body, and the machine then interprets the reflected waves which displays images on a monitor.
Ultrasound is considered a safe and non-invasive procedure for your pets.
The sound waves used are high-pitched and do not cause harm to the animal.
Your pet won’t always need sedation, but it depends on the individual pet and the procedure.
Many dogs remain calm and keep still during the exam without the need for sedation.
Cats and anxious pets may require sedation to ensure they remain still during the procedure.
The fur in the area to be examined will be clipped to allow for better sound wave transmission.
A gel is applied to your pets skin and the probe will be moved around the relevant area to create the images.
The images are displayed on a screen and the vet is able to view and interpret them in real time.
In most cases the vet can interpret the ultrasound images immediately.
Once our vet has completed the ultrasound they will call you with the results and discuss the next steps.
If the ultrasound images are complex or require further analysis, the vet may refer them to be reviewed by a veterinary radiologist which may take a while longer to get the results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of your pets internal organs.
The procedure is painless for the pet and doesn’t involve any radiation.
A handheld probe sends sound waves into the body, and the machine then interprets the reflected waves which displays images on a monitor.
Ultrasound is considered a safe and non-invasive procedure for your pets.
The sound waves used are high-pitched and do not cause harm to the animal.
Acupuncture is very safe, in the right hands. Legally it must be performed by a veterinary surgeon. There have been no official reports of problems in animals, but there are some in humans and these can usually be avoided with care and a good knowledge of anatomy. There are a very few cases in which we would have to be very cautious about using acupuncture, but your veterinary acupuncturist can advise you of these.
Your pet won’t always need sedation, but it depends on the individual pet and the procedure.
Many dogs remain calm and keep still during the exam without the need for sedation.
Cats and anxious pets may require sedation to ensure they remain still during the procedure.
The fur in the area to be examined will be clipped to allow for better sound wave transmission.
A gel is applied to your pets skin and the probe will be moved around the relevant area to create the images.
The images are displayed on a screen and the vet is able to view and interpret them in real time.
In most cases the vet can interpret the ultrasound images immediately.
Once our vet has completed the ultrasound they will call you with the results and discuss the next steps.
If the ultrasound images are complex or require further analysis, the vet may refer them to be reviewed by a veterinary radiologist which may take a while longer to get the results.