Ultrasound at the Arndt Small Animal Centre: Advanced diagnostics for your pets
Introduction to ultrasound for small animals
The Ultrasound has become one of the most important and most frequently used diagnostic methods in veterinary medicine in recent years. Especially in the field of small animals such as dogs, cats and rodents, this technology has become indispensable for carrying out precise and gentle examinations. At the Arndt Small Animal Centre, we offer state-of-the-art ultrasound diagnostics to provide your pet with the best possible care.
Advantages of ultrasound for small animals
Ultrasound examination offers numerous advantages that make it the ideal diagnostic method for small animals:
- Non-invasive: In contrast to invasive methods such as endoscopy or surgical procedures, ultrasound is a completely painless and gentle examination method that does not require anaesthesia.
- Fast and precise diagnostics: Ultrasound images are generated in real time so that the vet can make an immediate diagnosis and take the necessary measures.
- Versatile application possibilities: Ultrasound can be used to examine various organs and body parts, such as the heart, abdominal organs, reproductive system or joints.
Ultrasound diagnostics at the Arndt Small Animal Centre
At the Arndt Small Animal Centre, we use state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment and highly qualified vets to ensure your pet receives the best possible care. Our ultrasound services include
- Abdominal ultrasound: Examination of the abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen, gastrointestinal tract and bladder
- Echocardiography: Diagnosis of heart disease and assessment of heart function
- Ultrasound of the reproductive organs: Examination of the uterus, ovaries, testicles and prostate
- Joint and soft tissue ultrasound: Assessment of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints
When is an ultrasound scan useful?
There are many situations in which an ultrasound scan is indicated:
- For suspected diseases of the internal organs
- For monitoring pregnancy and birth preparation
- For unclear swellings or injuries
- For the control of Tumour growth or metastases
- For heart murmurs or suspected heart problems
Procedure for an ultrasound examination at the Arndt Small Animal Centre
The ultrasound examination at the Arndt Small Animal Centre is carried out by our experienced vets. Here is an overview of the procedure for such an examination:
- Preparation of the animal: As a rule, no special preparation of the animal is necessary. However, for certain examinations, such as an abdominal ultrasound, it may be necessary for your pet to remain fasting.
- Storage of the animal: Your animal will be placed on a special examination couch / Examination cushion to ensure an optimal position for the examination. Depending on the region being examined, it may be necessary to shear your pet's fur to ensure good transducer coupling.
- Application of ultrasound gel: Before the examination, ultrasound gel is applied to the region to be examined. The gel improves sound transmission and enables better image quality.
- Carrying out the examination: The vet guides the ultrasound probe over the region to be examined and assesses the images produced. Different settings and modes of the ultrasound device can also be used to make the most accurate diagnosis possible.
- Discussion of the findings: After the examination, the vet will discuss the findings with you and explain the necessary therapeutic measures or further diagnostic steps.
Conclusion: Ultrasound at the Arndt Small Animal Centre for optimal care of your pet
Ultrasound is an essential method in the diagnosis of small animals and offers both vets and pet owners numerous advantages. At the Arndt Small Animal Centre, we strive to provide the best possible care for your pet and therefore rely on state-of-the-art ultrasound technology and qualified specialists. With our comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics, we can recognise and treat illnesses and injuries in a targeted and gentle manner to enable your pet to live a long and healthy life.
A high-resolution ultrasound device of the latest generation from the brand esaote (MyLab Six) with a corresponding number of different probes for pets up to the Great Dane with the various possibilities for Doppler sonography with digital archiving options for images and video sequences gives us excellent diagnostic possibilities.
The various transducers are mainly used to examine the abdominal organs and the heart, but it is also possible to examine the muscles and the eyes.
Imaging examinations of the abdominal cavity are an important diagnostic aid, particularly for questions relating to internal medicine. The examination can be performed on almost all animals without anaesthesia or other preparatory measures. Other reasons for abdominal ultrasound examinations include the exclusion of internal injuries following accidents, clarification of fluid accumulation in the abdominal or thoracic cavity, severe abdominal pain, unclear increase in abdominal girth, etc.
Sonography is the ideal complement to X-ray examinations.
