Diagnostic medicine has come a long way in the past 20 years and Animal Health Clinic is pleased to offer the latest technology available.
Digital Radiography
Radiography, more commonly known as x-ray, has been around for more than 100 years. X-ray is the use of radioactive waves to form pictures of internal structures. Doctors in both human and animal medicine use x-rays to find fractures of the bone, tumor location, and foreign object identification and even to diagnose pneumonia and heart disease.
Animal Health Clinic uses digital radiography in our practice, meaning pictures are developed immediately and can be pulled up on a computer screen for examination by the doctor. There are several advantages to this type of technology including being able to zoom in and focus on the problem area, ability to show you as the pet owner exactly what is ailing your pet and finally, if a specialist’s opinion is needed, the images can be emailed for a quick response.
Ultrasound
Another form of diagnostics Animal Health Clinic uses is ultrasound scanning of the body. Ultrasound is most commonly associated with pregnancy and babies, however it can also be used to diagnose cardiovascular disease, organ size and texture, tumor identification and yes, pregnancy surveillance. Ultrasound is virtually radioactive free, using high frequency sound waves to form pictures of soft tissue organs on a screen.
Anytime your pet needs a testing procedure, all precautions are taken to keep your pet safe, calm and pain free during the testing process. The dedicated doctors and staff at Animal Health Clinic are here when you need us to diagnose your pet’s condition. Our service area includes Picayune, Mississippi, as well as Slidell, Lacombe, Mandeville, and New Orleans.