Diagnostics

Could an unseen illness or injury be plaguing your pet?

When people get sick or hurt, they go to the doctor, explain their symptoms and receive the appropriate care. With pets, things aren’t always as 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 hide the signs of illness or injury, allowing it to develop and worsen undetected.

Veterinary diagnostics enable us to identify and treat health problems in a timely manner. Faster diagnosis of illness and injury can dramatically improve the chances of a positive outcome.

Laboratory

Wadsworth Animal Hospital utilizes the services of a state of the art off-site diagnostic lab to provide a wide variety of diagnostic offerings. In addition, we are able to offer several in-house diagnostics such as heartworm and tick borne-disease testing, FeLV/FIV testing, ear cytologies, and fine needle aspirates.

Imaging

When a physical exam and lab work 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. 

Digital images can be analyzed 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 any chances. Give the experienced professionals at Wadsworth Animal 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.