Abdominal Ultrasound Services in Boise, ID
Diagnostic ultrasound provides a detailed, real-time view of your pet’s internal organs, allowing us to assess their structure for confirming presumptive diagnosis. Ultrasound is also used to confirm pregnancy in dogs and cats.
An Ultrasound is an Imaging technique, which allows us to evaluate the inner abdomen of your pet in real life. It uses sound waves and echoes, which will get transformed into an image.
When is it recommended?
- Abnormal blood work values
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea that is not responding to treatment
- Abnormalities noticed during your pets exam: like distended abdomen or irregular abdominal
palpation - Confirming abnormal X-Rays findings
- Collection cytologic samples
- Other
Referral abdominal ultrasound services are available at SSVH for partnering veterinarians. Our doctor performs the ultrasound and collaborates with a board-certified radiologist for expert interpretation. A complete report is then sent to you, and your client is referred back to your care for ongoing management.
This service allows you to expand your diagnostic capabilities without the need to invest in additional equipment or training. To schedule a referral ultrasound consultation, please call (208) 629-0800.
Digital Radiography for Pets
We use specialized units specifically for the mouth or the body. Both of these digital units enable us to visualize issues that were previously difficult to see. We can manipulate and magnify concerning areas, leading to better diagnostic value for your money. Digital radiology (X-rays) allows us to quickly evaluate your pet’s bones, joints, chest, and abdomen. It helps diagnose fractures, arthritis, lung and heart disease, intestinal obstructions, bladder stones,, and many other conditions. With clear, high-quality images available in minutes, we can make timely, informed decisions about your pet’s treatment.
In-Hospital Lab Work for Dogs & Cats in Boise
Our on-site laboratory allows us to deliver fast answers when your pet needs them most. We perform bloodwork, urinalysis, and many common infectious disease tests in-house, often with same-day results. When specialized testing is required, we partner with reference laboratories to ensure accurate results, typically returned within 24 hours.
Pet Ultrasounds
Ultrasound allows the veterinarian to more clearly view your pet’s internal organs including the organ’s blood flow and shape to better determine their level of function. We can also see if there are any abnormalities such as a mass noted. Ultrasound is useful in identifying tumors, internal masses, bladder stones and crystals, and much more! We can also use Ultrasound to confirm canine and feline pregnancy as well as get an accurate fetus count. Typically ultrasound can be performed without the need of anesthesia. In rare cases we may need to use sedation to get proper images.
