Diagnostics
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The Erindale Advantage
At Erindale Animal Hospital we offer a wide variety of routine and advanced diagnostic services to help us better understand your pet’s health concerns. Our on-site laboratory makes it possible for test results to be available within minutes so a treatment plan can be created. Because our animal companions cannot speak, they can’t tell us when something is bothering them. Many animals hide the signs of illness for long periods of time while the condition is able to progress, making it more difficult to treat.
We also offer advanced imaging services such as digital x-rays and ultrasound that provide us with a non-invasive method of evaluating the inside of your pet’s body. Images from these diagnostics can be analyzed in real time by one of our veterinarians or sent electronically to a team of specialists when necessary.
Why?
We rely on veterinary diagnostics, as well as a complete physical exam to get the answers to your pet’s health concerns. These tools and technologies allow us to conduct an in-depth evaluation of your pet’s health, both externally and internally. By gathering a complete picture of your pet’s condition, we are better able to diagnose and treat health problems in a timely manner. Faster diagnosis of illness and injury can vastly improve the chances of a positive outcome for your companion. Erindale Animal Hospital offers a full array of diagnostic services, both routine and advanced.
In-House Laboratory
Our hospital features an on-site diagnostic laboratory, which makes it fast and efficient to run a wide variety of tests. In many cases, we can have results within minutes. This means we can have a treatment plan in place before you and your furry family member leave the hospital. The ability to run blood work, urinalysis and other tests in-house is especially beneficial for critical cases when time is of the essence. Laboratory work is also available for routine health screenings as part of your pet’s best healthcare.
Our diagnostic laboratory can perform:
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Blood chemistry panel
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Complete blood count (CBC)
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Kidney panel
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Liver panel
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Thyroid test
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Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) testing
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Heart worm & tick bourne illness test
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Pancreatic tests
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Urinalysis
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Fecal examination
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Minor cytology
Advanced Imaging
In some instances, a physical exam and laboratory work simply are not enough to effectively assess your pet’s condition. That is why Erindale Animal Hospital also offers advanced imaging services. These tools, such as digital x-rays and ultrasound, provide us with a non-invasive method to look inside your pet’s body and learn precisely what is ailing him or her. We can use imaging to evaluate the bones and internal organs, identify injuries, diagnose illness and determine severity. Images can be analyzed by our doctors in real-time or shared electronically with our team of specialists when necessary.
If your pet has been acting a bit out of sorts lately, don’t take chances. Give us a call right away. We’ll work hard to get to the bottom of the problem with the goal of getting your best friend back to their happy, healthy self.