Pet Ultrasounds in Mantua

Industry Leading Diagnostic Technology

If you think of radiographs (x-rays) as snapshots of the inside of your pet, ultrasounds are like videotapes because you can see more. This technology is especially useful for seeing abdominal structures in more detail than an x-ray can. Some examples are bladder stones, abnormal kidneys, etc.

To schedule an appointment for your pet to receive an ultrasound in Mantua, call (856) 242-7966 or contact us online.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ultrasounds

What is required beforehand?

You may be asked to not feed your pet for 12 hours before the ultrasound.

How is it done?

Some hair will have to be shaved from your pet’s belly area. The ultrasound scanner is painless, and your pet only has to hold still for a short time while we scan.

Do we have the results right away?

Yes and no. The doctor doing the ultrasound scan sees everything in real-time, so we have the capability of sending the ultrasound images we capture over the internet to a board-certified veterinary radiologist (a specialist with advanced training in reading ultrasound). It may take a day or two to receive the specialist’s report.

Will my pet have a sedative?

Probably not. Most dogs and cats are fine with ultrasound. A pet that strongly resists other normal things we do, however, may need to have a sedative in order to cooperate with the ultrasound.

Other Benefits of Ultrasound

In addition to allowing us to better “see” into the abdomen, ultrasound also allows us to take aspirates (samples of cells) from abdominal organs such as the liver. These samples can be sent to the laboratory for analysis to help with the diagnosis of any suspected problems.

For more information, call us at (856) 242-7966 or send us a message online.