What Conditions Can Ultrasound Help Diagnose?
Ultrasound has many applications in veterinary medicine, including:
- Identifying gastrointestinal blockages (e.g. swallowed toys or other foreign objects)
- Assessing liver and kidney disease
- Identifying pancreatitis
- Detecting tumors within the abdomen
- Assessing lymph nodes
- Identifying heart disease
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Locating and guiding the removal of foreign bodies (like grass seeds)
- Identifying musculoskeletal injuries
- Guidance for minimally invasive sample collection
- Performing ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain management prior to surgery
- Assessing trauma patients and guiding emergency stabilisation procedures (e.g. Thoracocentesis or pericardiocentesis - draining fluid from the chest cavity or the sac surrounding the heart)
State-of-the-Art Equipment and Expertise
At Ace Vet Hospital, we are equipped with two advanced ultrasound machines, including the Mindray Resona 7, the first of its kind in veterinary practice. This state-of-the-art equipment ensures precise imaging, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Our team is led by Dr. Andrew, who has extensive experience performing ultrasounds, and Dr. Callie, who has completed a Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound under Dr. Andrew’s mentorship. Together, they provide expert care, ensuring your pet is in the best hands.
What to expect when you have referred a patient to us for ultrasound?
A full ultrasound report including description and interpretation of findings and recommendations for further work up or treatment.
A link to access the ultrasound images through VetRocket (you do not require a subscription to view these)
Case discussion with our vet team is easily accessible and highly encouraged.