Ultrasound (Sonography)
An ultrasound examination is a very safe and non-invasive diagnostic tool used for imaging your pet’s abdominal and chest organs and to evaluate heart function. At Cornerstone Animal Hospital we can evaluate your pet for several abnormalities using ultrasound as follows.
To evaluate if the internal organs like liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Adrenals, Intestines, Stomach, uterus, prostate and other internal organs for any abnormality.
Abdominal or Chest cancer (Neoplasia)
Fluid/blood in the abdomen or chest
Pregnancy test
Uterine infection (pyometra)
Foreign material in the stomach or intestines
Fluid in the abdomen (Ascitis) chest (pleural effusion)
Fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion),
Stones in the urinary bladder or kidney
Many of these problems may be hidden to the naked eye or not detectable on a physical examination.
We perform routine AFAST ultrasound, pregnancy diagnosis and basic ultrasound exams however referral to a board-certified internist who may do a detailed thorough sonographic exam is by appointment only.