Cat & Dog Imaging in Bellevue, WA
A physical exam only gives us a partial picture of your pet's overall health. For a detailed assessment, we utilize our cat and dog imaging capabilities, including x-ray and ultrasound. Bellevue Value Pet Clinic offers cutting-edge, reliable tools to help solve medical problems and fully evaluate each patient's health status, whether your pet is perfectly healthy or experiencing an ongoing illness with no easily-identifiable cause.
In addition to diagnosing complex medical conditions, we can also use diagnostics to support your pet's wellness plan. With routine blood screening and/or radiographs, we can detect problems in their early stages and treat them quickly.
Our Imaging Services
Depending on your pet's current health and what our veterinarians may be looking for, they may benefit from one or more of the following services:
X-ray: Using minimal radiation, our digital X-ray equipment allows our vets to obtain clear, detailed images of your pet's bones, joints and chest cavity. Digital X-ray has many advantages over traditional X-ray, including greater efficiency and safety. A shorter time frame for cat and dog X-ray procedures also means less stress for your pet. Furthermore, we can partner with a network of board-certified radiologists to review images and send back results in as little as 30 minutes.
Ultrasound: Dog and cat x-rays are ideal for detecting bone fractures, inflamed joints, foreign bodies and bladder stones. With ultrasound, we use soundwaves instead of radiation to visualize internal structures. Your doctor may recommend an ultrasound for your pet if they suspect potential liver problems or signs of internal bleeding. Ultrasounds can also reveal abdominal fluid, cysts and tumors, pregnancies and more. We utilize experienced radiologists to perform ultrasounds as needed in our animal hospital.
In-House Laboratory: In addition to imaging, we can also enlist the services of our diagnostic laboratory suite. Our full in-house lab allows us to perform various blood tests including:
- T4 (thyroid checks)
- CBC (complete blood count) and chemistry
- Full blood chemistry panels
- Urinalysis
Furthermore, our team can analyze urine and fecal samples and send specimens out to referral labs for more specialized testing, such as pancreatic or lipase checks. Cytology and biopsy samples are also sent out.