Timely Diagnostics at Urgent Care Make All the Difference

When your pet experiences a sudden illness or injury, a prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial. After all, clarity concerning the problem at hand will make a difference to both the outcome of any necessary medical procedures and your peace of mind.

At VetExpress Animal Urgent Care, our mission to deliver timely, compassionate treatment hinges on the ability to offer precise diagnostics when they’re needed most. For this blog post, we’re going to share some information about the diagnostic tools and techniques we employ most frequently, with a basic breakdown of their characteristics and the conditions they’re used to assess.

1. Ultrasound: A Real-Time Window into Your Pet’s Body

• Ultrasound technology provides a safe and painless method for visualizing and assessing your pet’s organs, helping our team diagnose pressing issues quickly.
• This non-invasive analysis utilizes sound waves to create real-time images of your pet’s internal structures.
• Ultrasound excels at providing targeted insights into specific areas, making it ideal for urgent care situations.
• It allows us to assess organs like the liver, kidneys, and bladder, guiding minimally invasive procedures like aspirating fluids or collecting biopsies for further analysis.

2. In-House Lab Work: Fast Results and Faster Treatment

• Our in-house laboratory is equipped to process a wide range of diagnostic tests rapidly. These “stat” tests, including blood work and urine analysis, offer vital information about your pet’s internal health.
• Blood panels provide insights into your pet’s organ function, blood cell counts, and potential infections, while a urine analysis might reveal information about your pet’s hydration status, kidney function, or the presence of abnormalities.
• The rapid turnaround time of our stat lab results allows us to swiftly assess your pet’s condition and initiate the most appropriate treatment course without delay.
• This eliminates the wait for off-site lab results, saving precious time when pets need it most.

3. Digital Radiology: Seeing Clearly for Accurate Diagnoses

• Digital radiology is an advanced technological tool that serves as a cornerstone of veterinary diagnostics.
• It provides us with crisp, detailed images of your pet’s bones and internal structures, and the process works both rapidly and efficiently.
• The images provided are crucial for pinpointing a variety of conditions, from fractures and dislocations to internal obstructions caused by swallowed objects.

At VetExpress Animal Urgent Care, our customized treatment plans, surgical procedures, and aftercare support are always executed with compassion and thorough consideration of all relevant medical history. We’re looking forward to greeting you in person this June, but if you can’t wait to learn more, please head over to our brand-new website!