pet diagnostics in st paul mn

Diagnostics

Pet Diagnostics in St. Paul, MN

Early detection is key when it comes to treating your pet, and Life Care Animal Hospital offers complete in-house diagnostics including cutting-edge equipment and an on-site laboratory. This saves time, money, and most importantly, you don’t have to wait overnight for results—meaning your pet gets a diagnosis and needed treatment sooner.

Digital Radiology (X-Rays)

Life Care Animal Hospital employs advanced imaging technologies operated by board-certified veterinary radiologists, guaranteeing the highest quality of care for our patients.

Radiographs, or pet x-rays, use electromagnetic radiation directed towards the body to highlight objects within. They can detect abnormalities including skeletal fractures, soft tissue damage, foreign bodies and dental disease.

Orthopedic radiographs and contrast studies require the patient remain completely still to work correctly, necessitating sedation in most cases. Some specialized procedures may require anesthesia. The duration of sedation or anesthesia is usually short and patient recovery is swift.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a powerful diagnostic tool that creates a real time image. This composite reveals important information about internal processes including the circulatory and gastrointestinal systems.

When used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools like x-rays, ultrasound can help identify disease, blockages, soft tissue damage, and other internal injuries. When indicated, we work with traveling specialists who perform echocardiograms, can perform basic abdominal ultrasounds in clinic, or can refer to other facilities for full abdominal ultrasounds.

Contact Us About Our Pet Diagnostics Services

To schedule a diagnostic consultation for your pet, call us at (651) 774-6063!