Advanced Imaging for Your Pet’s Health
Abdominal Ultrasound and Echocardiography (Heart Ultrasound) to Diagnose, Guide Treatment, and Monitor Progress
Gateway Veterinary Centre offers advanced diagnostic imaging to help your veterinarian evaluate internal organs and heart function in dogs and cats. Ultrasound is non‑invasive, fast, and provides accurate assessments. Early detection leads to better outcomes and informed treatment plans for your furry family members.
What We Offer
Abdominal Ultrasound
- Purpose: Evaluate organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder, intestines, bladder, and abdominal space.
- When it’s recommended: Unexplained vomiting or abdominal pain, weight changes, abnormal blood tests, to investigate masses, stones, or organ abnormalities.
- What to expect: A non-invasive scanning session with a veterinarian experienced in abdominal imaging; brief sedation may be used if needed; a detailed report provided by a boarded radiologist to share with your referring vet.
- Benefits: Accurate diagnosis, guided FNA planning if needed, and informed treatment decisions.
Echocardiography (Cardiac Ultrasound)
- Purpose: Assess heart structure and function, including chambers, valves, blood flow, and overall cardiac performance.
- When it’s recommended: Heart murmurs, arrhythmias, exercise intolerance, coughing, fainting, or as part of a pre-anesthetic evaluation or chronic heart disease monitoring.
- What to expect: Comprehensive cardiac exam with Doppler imaging; a thorough report written by a boarded Cardiologist.
- Benefits: Early detection of heart disease, improved treatment planning, and monitoring of response to therapy.
Our Approach
- Pet‑friendly environment: Gentle handling, minimizing stress.
- State‑of‑the‑art imaging with Doppler capabilities.
- Collaboration with your vet: Clear communication & tailored recommendations.
- Safety and comfort: Anesthesia/sedation options chosen with safety in mind.
Before Your Visit
Consult
Schedule a pre‑imaging consult to review medical history and medications.
Prior Imaging
Bring prior imaging studies, if available, for comparison.
Fasting Prep
Discuss fasting or prep requirements if sedation or anesthesia is anticipated.
Cost & Timing
Ask about estimated costs, turnaround times, and image sharing with your vet.
Why Choose Gateway Veterinary Centre
- Specialized imaging services to support comprehensive pet care
- Experienced imaging professionals and collaborative approach
- Fast, detailed reporting to guide treatment plans
- Comfortable, cat‑ and dog‑friendly environment
Quick Service Summary
- Abdominal Ultrasound – detailed organ evaluation
- Echocardiography – comprehensive heart assessment
- Report interpretation and follow‑up imaging available
Common Questions
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At the point when analyzed and treated early, the life expectancy for pets with hyperthyroidism or thyroid carcinoma is reasonable. With proper treatment, many pets can partake in everyday life for a couple more years. Though the disease will hinder their life more than an average life expectancy, treatments can propel your pet to a longer life.
Abdominal ultrasound and echocardiography can require mild sedation or anxiolysis depending on the patient temperament or anxiety. Our team prioritizes safety and comfort.
Your vet will advise; typically, no special preparation is required, abdominal ultrasound requires fasting.
Usually takes 1 to 2 working days but STAT reports can be requested if needed.