DIAGNOSTICS

Could an illness or injury be plaguing your pet?

When people get sick or suffer an injury, 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 wrong. 

What’s more, many animals are able to hide the signs of illness, allowing it to develop and worsen undetected.

Veterinary diagnostics enable the Ashton Animal Hospital team to identify and treat health problems in a timely manner. Quicker diagnosis of illness and injury can vastly improve the chances of a positive outcome.

Laboratory

Our convenient on-site diagnostic laboratory makes it fast and efficient to run a broad spectrum of tests. In many cases, we can have the results we need in just minutes. This means we can have a treatment plan in place before you and your pet even leave the exam room. 

Imaging

When a physical examination and lab testing aren’t enough to reach a diagnosis, we turn to advanced imaging technology, like x-rays and ultrasound. These tools allow us to assess 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, don’t take chances. Give Ashton Animal Hospital a call right away. We’ll get to the bottom of the problem and get your best friend back on the path to good health again.