Diagnostics

Could an illness or injury be plaguing your pet?

When people become sick or injured, they go to the doctor, explain the situation, and receive the appropriate care. With pets, it’s not always this straightforward. Because animals can’t speak, they aren’t always able to alert us when something is bothering them. 

What’s more, many animals capable of hiding the signs of illness, allowing it to develop and worsen undetected.

Veterinary diagnostics enable us to identify and address health problems in a timely manner. Faster diagnosis of illness and injury can dramatically improve the chances of a positive outcome.

Laboratory

Blue Cross Animal Hospital’s on-site diagnostic laboratory makes it fast and efficient to run a wide variety of tests. In many cases, we can have the answers we need in just minutes. This means we can establish a treatment strategy before you and your pet even leave the exam room. 

Imaging

When a physical exam and lab work aren’t enough to reach a definitive diagnosis, we turn to advanced imaging technology, including x-rays and ultrasound. These innovative tools allow us to evaluate the bones and internal organs, identifying injuries, diagnosing illness and determining its severity. 

Digital images can be analyzed by our doctors in real-time or shared electronically with specialists if necessary.

If your pet has been acting a bit out of sorts lately, don’t take chances. Contact Blue Cross Animal Hospital right away. We’ll get to the bottom of the problem and get your best friend back on the path to good health again.