Veterinary Services
Ultrasound
Lima, OH
Rather than using radiation, such as X-ray machines, ultrasound equipment uses sound waves to capture images.
Safe, Non-Invasive Diagnostic Imaging
Unlike X-rays, ultrasound provides a complete inside view of an organ.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound machine generates ultrasound waves. The machine is connected to a small probe, which is gently held against your pet’s skin. The probe sends out painless ultrasound waves that bounce off of structures (for example, organs) in your pet’s body and return to a sensor inside the ultrasound machine.
The ultrasound equipment collects these reflected “echoes” and uses them to generate images that are viewable on a screen. Ultrasound can produce high-quality images of abdominal organs, including the liver, spleen, gallbladder, and kidneys.
It is also useful for assessing fetal health and monitoring pregnancy in breeding animals, and it can help us diagnose and stage (determine the severity of) some forms of cancer.