Diagnostic Imaging
When our veterinarians need to look below the surface for answers about your pet’s health, they turn to diagnostic imaging—specifically, ultrasound and digital X-ray technology—to see the full picture.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a painless imaging technology that uses sound waves that bounce against fluid-filled structures (i.e., internal organs and tissues) to create echoes, which are converted to an image. The sound waves are sent and received through a handpiece (i.e., transducer) placed on the pet’s abdomen or chest, and the image information is continuously transmitted and viewed on a screen. Unlike X-rays, ultrasound creates a real-time image that allows the veterinarian to assess organ function, including motility, contraction, fluid behavior, and blood flow.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a painless imaging technology that uses sound waves that bounce against fluid-filled structures (i.e., internal organs and tissues) to create echoes, which are converted to an image. The sound waves are sent and received through a handpiece (i.e., transducer) placed on the pet’s abdomen or chest, and the image information is continuously transmitted and viewed on a screen. Unlike X-rays, ultrasound creates a real-time image that allows the veterinarian to assess organ function, including motility, contraction, fluid behavior, and blood flow.