Ultrasonography (also called ultrasound or sonography) is a noninvasive, pain-free procedure that uses sound waves to examine a pet’s internal organs and other structures inside the body. It can be used to evaluate the animal’s heart, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, and bladder; to detect fluid, cysts, tumors, or abscesses; and to confirm pregnancy or monitor an ongoing pregnancy.
We have begun to use ultrasound as an ancillary service to aid in cystocentesis to obtain sterile urine samples, and an aid to diagnosis. We hope to offer more comprehensive ultrasound exams in the future.