Diagnostic Care
Digital Radiology
X-rays are one of the most useful tools we employ when diagnosing your pet. X-rays (radiographs) allow us to evaluate your pet's musculoskeletal, cardiovascular (cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems. Using x-rays, we can determine the location and severity of bone fractures, identify the symptoms of heart disease, and locate foreign bodies (bones, toys, etc.) inside your pet's stomach, among other problems.
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic is proud to use the latest in veterinary digital x-ray technology for your pet's treatment. Digital x-rays are incredibly beneficial for your pet. Unlike traditional film x-rays, digital radiographs are more detailed and of higher quality, leading to a faster, more accurate diagnosis. Digital x-rays are easier to take than film x-rays, resulting in less time on the x-ray table and less stress for your pet. Because the images are digital, your pet's x-rays can be saved to a disc and easily transmitted to specialists and consultants should further treatment be required.
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic provides radiographs certified by the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals.
Ultrasound
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic uses the latest veterinary ultrasound equipment in order to diagnose your pet's health issues. Ultrasound uses high-frequency soundwaves to produce a real-time moving image of your pet's internal organs.
Ultrasound is used for a wide-range of diagnostic procedures. It is particularly useful in viewing your pet's abdominal organs and performing pregnancy evaluations. Ultrasound is also useful in evaluating heart functions and bladder scans. Ultrasound is used to guide cystocentesis procedures, in which a small needle is inserted into the urinary bladder and used to remove a urine sample.
Endoscopy
An endoscope uses a long tube equipped with a lighted video camera on the end. Images from the camera are transmitted to a monitor, and the endoscope acts as the veterinarian's "eye" and allows for an up-close view of your pet's internal organs - a view that might otherwise require invasive surgery.
Endoscopic procedures are particularly useful in diagnosing and treating conditions in your pet's mouth, esophagus, stomach, colon and the upper intestinal tract. Many times, an endoscope is used to guide the removal of a foreign object, procure a biopsy sample or perform an exploratory procedure.
Endoscopic procedures are far less invasive than routine surgeries; this means your pet experiences less pain and discomfort. Anesthesia is required for endoscopic procedures; however, the amount of anesthesia required is far less than what is needed for regular surgeries, and your pet may be able to go home the same day.