Blog: Ultrasound

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My veterinarian mentioned running some other tests/procedures? What would those be for?

(Diabetes Series – Part 7) Author: Kathy Raepple Your veterinarian may recommend additional diagnostic testing depending on how your cat has been responding to the insulin injections.  There are several different tests that may be recommended and for several different reasons: Urinalysis with Urine Culture This test is done to...

Veterinarian using ultrasound to examine a pet

Ultrasound. What is it good for? Where do I get one? by Dr. Sarah Martin

In a small animal clinic an ultrasound is usually recommended for the following reasons: Urination issues – while an x-ray is great for many types of bladder stones, an ultrasound can pick up some stones an x-ray may miss and an ultrasound can visualize masses in the bladder that an...

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Benefits of Ultrasound in Small Animal Medicine

Written by Deanna Sayle, RVT Ultrasound machines produce sound waves above the human hearing range. These sound waves are produced when electric current is applied to piezoelectric crystals in the ultrasound probe. The current causes the crystals to oscillate creating a sound wave that is transmitted through the body. The crystals...