Diagnostics

Could an illness or injury be plaguing your pet?

When people don’t feel well, they visit the doctor, explain their symptoms and receive the appropriate care. With pets, it’s not always this straightforward. Because animals can’t speak, they aren’t always able to let us know when something is bothering them. 

What’s more, many animals are capable of hiding the signs of illness, allowing it to develop and worsen undetected.

Veterinary diagnostics enable us to identify and treat health problems in a timely manner. Quicker diagnosis of illness and injury can vastly improve the chances of a positive outcome.

Laboratory Testing

Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital has a close working relationship with a reputable outside lab, where we send most of our diagnostic lab samples for processing. This relationship makes it fast and efficient to run a wide variety of tests, ensuring we get the answers we need to move forward with the best possible treatment strategy. 

Imaging

When a physical exam and lab work aren’t enough to reach a diagnosis, we look to advanced imaging technology, such as x-rays and ultrasound. These tools allow us to examine the bones and internal organs, identifying injuries, diagnosing illness and determining its severity. 

Digital images can be evaluated by our doctors in real-time or shared electronically with specialists if necessary.

If your pet has been acting a bit out of sorts lately, don’t take chances. Contact Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital right away. We’ll get to the bottom of the problem and get your best friend back on the path to good health again.