Ultrasound | Village Vets
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Whether searching for a missing toy or getting a closer look at what might be a problem area, our vets may suggest an abdominal ultrasound for your pet.

my dog swallowed something, dog ultrasound, cat ultrasound,  WHAT IS AN ULTRASOUND?

Ultrasound is a form of imaging that allows us to look inside your pet’s body without the use of surgery. It is a completely non-invasive technique.The ultrasound machine sends sound waves into your pet’s body, these sound waves are reflected back to form a picture of what’s going on inside your pet.

 

my dog swallowed something, dog ultrasound, cat ultrasound,  WHAT MAY BE THE REASONS FOR ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND?

 Lack of appetite (anorexia).

 Unexpected weight loss.

 Fluid detected in the abdomen.

 A mass, swelling or abnormality found during a physical examination.

 Unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea.

 Urogenital problems.

 Abnormal bloodwork or X-rays.

 

my dog swallowed something, dog ultrasound, cat ultrasound,  WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOUR PET HAS AN ULTRASOUND

The wand is pressed over your pets body, and pictures show up on a monitor.

The hair may need to be clipped away around the affected area. Usually, the entire abdomen can be looked at in a 30 to 60 minute period.

Usually there is no need for sedation, unless your pet is very nervous, in pain or if biopsies will be taken at the same time.

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