Diagnostics

Could an undetected injury or illness be plaguing your pet?

When a human gets sick or hurt, they go to the doctor, explain their symptoms and receive the appropriate care. With pets, it isn’t always this straightforward. Because animals can’t speak, they can’t tell us when something is bothering them.

What’s more, many animals are able to mask the signs of illness while it develops and worsens.

Diagnostics enable us to identify and treat health concerns in a timely manner. Faster diagnosis of illness and injury can vastly improve the possibility of a positive outcome.

Laboratory

The on-site diagnostic laboratory at Carroll Small Animal Clinic makes it fast and efficient to run a wide variety of tests. In many cases, we can have results in just minutes. This means we can have a treatment plan in place before you and your best friend even leave the exam room.

Imaging

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

Images can be evaluated 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, give us a call right away. We’ll get to the bottom of the problem and get your loved one back on the path to good health again.