How Ultrasound Works
Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to create moving images in real time of the abdominal organs and heart. When the sound waves painlessly bounce off the soft tissues, they generate echoes that are converted into electrical impulses. This enables our equipment to provide us with a real-time visualization of the organs and blood vessels.
The ultrasound itself is painless, but light sedation might be necessary to help your pet stay still so we can have a clear view of the area we need to examine. Sometimes we may need to also shave the area we are ultra sounding for best results.
Ultrasound Services We Offer
Our veterinarians and radiology specialists can provide the following services to evaluate your pet’s condition, diagnose underlying issues, and treat and monitor chronic conditions:
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Single and double cavity ultrasounds
- Internal medicine consultations (for managing chronic diseases)
- Echocardiograms (only available for 18 months and older)
Conditions We Can Diagnose & Treat
With advanced imaging technology at our disposal and access to board-certified experts, World of Animals Veterinary Hospital is equipped to diagnose and treat a large variety of conditions, including:
- Abdominal diseases
- Stomach cancer
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- GI obstruction
- Ulcers
- Cardiac diseases
- Musculoskeletal diseases
Now offering ultrasounds at our bethayres location!
Dr. Tamara Borland is now offering ultrasound services at our Bethayres location!
Ultrasounds are extremely beneficial in helping diagnose underlying issues that go beyond the naked eye.
Reasons for an ultrasound may include:
- screening for cancer
- unexplained weight loss
- pre-op scans for mass removals
- further clarification on radiographs
- interrogating causes for bloodwork changes
If you think your pet is a candidate for an ultrasound, please call any of our locations to schedule a consult with Dr. Tamara Borland today!
