In-Depth Pet Diagnostics in Texarkana, TX
Simply examining your pet during a routine wellness exam will not be enough for us to understand what is going on inside. While certain conditions might manifest themselves in your pet’s outward appearance or behavior, it would not be wise to begin treatment without a clear diagnosis. At Wisdom Animal Clinic, pet diagnostics give us the tools we need to evaluate the condition of your pet’s blood, internal organs, and bones. Getting an inside look provides us with a clearer picture of your pet’s health, and helps us pinpoint problems that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Pet Diagnostic Services We Offer
From lab testing to imaging, we leave no stone unturned in our mission to thoroughly assess your pet’s internal systems and make the most accurate diagnoses possible. The services we utilize to accomplish this include:
- In-house laboratory testing
- CBC
- Urinalysis with sedimentation
- Thyroid testing (T4)
- Heartworm testing
- Leukemia testing
- Panels
- Cortisol
- Pancreatic lipase
- Outside specialist laboratory testing
- Ultrasound
- Digital X-rays
- Dental X-rays
Digital Dog and Cat X-Rays
Our advanced digital X-ray equipment allows us to examine your pet for abnormalities of their bones or other internal structures. Digital X-ray produces a clearer image in a shorter amount of time with small amounts of radiation, and the images can be quickly emailed to outside specialists. With X-rays, we can detect:
- Bone fractures
- Foreign bodies
- Cancer
- Conditions of the lungs and heart
Dog and Cat Ultrasound
With the aid of our pet ultrasound capabilities, we can obtain clearer images of your pet’s soft-tissue organs that reveal their shape, texture, blood supply, and function. This painless and non-invasive procedure uses sound wave echoes to produce real-time images, and can help us detect/evaluate:
- Pregnancies
- Problems of the spleen, kidneys, and liver
- Bladder tumors
- Heart conditions
- Cysts and tumors
- Abdominal fluid
In-House Laboratory Testing
Our in-house lab equipment allows us to run diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans with greater efficiency for patients with urgent needs. For more complex testing, we partner with outside specialists who run the necessary tests and send us their results within 24 hours.
We utilize our pet diagnostic services for pre-surgical testing and the detection of illnesses, injuries, and internal parasites. To learn more about our diagnostic services or schedule an appointment, give us a call!