Diagnostics

In veterinary medicine, just as with humans, there are often conditions or medical issues that can’t be seen on the surface. In these cases, diagnostic services are critical in identifying and diagnosing medical concerns in a timely manner and establishing the most effective course of treatment.

At North End Animal Hospital we offer a wide range of comprehensive diagnostic services for our patients, including radiology – or x-rays – which help our veterinarians evaluate musculoskeletal, cardiovascular (cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems.  We also provide ultrasonography diagnostics for our patients. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves, which allows us to visualise the inside of an animal’s abdomen or chest. It allows us to get a clear view of the internal organs such as liver, kidneys, heart etc. in more detail than radiographs. It allows us to have another diagnostic piece to the puzzle, when we are trying to determine why your pet is ill.

To assist with our diagnostic services, we have a full on-site laboratory at our facility through which we can quickly conduct tests such as blood work, parasite diagnosis, cytology, cultures and urine analysis. This allows us to receive faster results so that we can ensure a timely diagnosis and treatment plan for your pet. For more specialized blood work results, we also work with an off-site laboratory that provides 24 hour results.