An ultrasound is a standard, non-invasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce a three-dimensional image of your pet’s internal organs, such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, and lymph nodes. This is done in real-time and is most commonly used to collect a sterile urine sample from your pet using cystocentesis.
Ultrasounds can diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, including:
- Stones within the urinary bladder, kidneys, or gall bladder
- Abnormalities of the gall bladder, urinary bladder, prostate, or kidneys
- Fluid around the heart
- Fluid within the abdomen
- Disease of the pancreas or liver
- Adrenal abnormalities
- Uterine infections
- The diagnosis of pregnancy and fetal viability
