How ultrasound helps
Ultrasound shows fine detail inside your pet’s organs that a physical exam or X-ray can’t. Our vets use it to:
- check the heart, including the thickness of the heart wall and how well the valves work
- find internal masses that may not show up on X-rays
- confirm whether a dog or cat is pregnant
- guide biopsies of organs or tissue without exploratory surgery.
Ultrasound works alongside X-rays, so your vet may recommend both.