Diagnostic Care

Radiography

X-rays are extremely useful in diagnosing medical and surgical problems in your cat, including tumors, foreign bodies, heart and lung diseases and gastrointestinal problems. Our on-site, modern x-ray equipment provides high-quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis—and treatment—of your cat.

Electrocardiography

Electrocardiography is a diagnostic tool used in recording the heart's electrical activity. ECG is useful in identifying cardiac arrhythmias, heart disease and other cardiac problems. We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a useful in diagnosing and treating problems of the gastrointestinal tract. An endoscope allows us to visualize areas of your cat's body that would not be accessible without invasive surgery. An endoscope is a long tube equipped with a lighted camera. The camera is connected to a monitor, and during the procedure, images are transmitted to the monitor, allowing the veterinarian to diagnose gastrointestinal disorders, cancerous growths, polyps and more.

Endoscopic procedures require anesthesia to keep your pet still; however, the amount of anesthesia required and the subsequent recovery time is far less than what would be required for a surgical procedure.

Video Vet Scope

The Video Vet Scope is a specially-designed video endoscope that is useful in examining your cat's ears. This device allows us to see deep into the ear canal; the image is then transmitted to a television screen, giving us a highly detailed view of your pet's ear. The Video Vet Scope is useful in diagnosing ear infections and other health problems.

Ultrasound

Similar to an x-ray but often more accurate, an ultrasound provides a real-time, moving picture of your pet's insides. Used primarily for abdominal or cardiac illnesses, ultrasounds allow us to look inside your pet and perform organ biopsies that would otherwise require surgery. Used without anesthesia, ultrasound examinations are less invasive, less stressful and more comfortable for your pet when determining the cause of an illness.

Specialist Consultations

We offer in-hospital referrals to an internal medicine specialist who performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures and helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.

Allergy Testing

Allergies can be caused by a number of factors in your household environment, from food and fleas to dust, mites and other irritants. We use a variety of allergy tests, including skin-testing, to determine which allergies are affecting your cat. We use a painless procedure in which we place your pet under light sedation and draw a grid on his or her skin. We then inject possible allergens under the skin. After waiting a short period of time, the skin is checked for reactions to determin what your pet is allergic to. Once the allergen is determined, we can treat the allergy effectively.