Diagnostics
At the Primary Healthcare Centre, our in-house diagnostics are effective tools in helping determine the overall health of your pet. Quick and effective lab results will give you piece of mind knowing that the care of your pet is in good hands. Routine procedures and analysis are provided by our in-house laboratory and our external laboratories are always available where specialized and complicated testing is needed.
We are pleased to offer in-house laboratory testing to ensure prompt and high quality care for your pet. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Blood chemistry
- Liver profiles
- Thyroid testing
- Urinalysis
- Fecal testing
- Cytology screening
- Bacterial and parasite testing
If necessary, we offer more complex testing that can be sent out for specialized analysis.
Radiographs
Radiology (or X-rays) can be used to help acquire important knowledge about your pet’s health that cannot be obtained during a routine check-up. At the OVC Smith Lane Animal Hospital we have our own digital radiography equipment, which allows us to provide crystal clear, digital x-rays in real time in order to examine structures that are not visible during routine physical examination such as bones and soft tissues. This technology allows us to provide you with an in-depth analysis of your pet beyond what we can see with our own eyes in order to provide as definitive a diagnosis as possible.
Ultrasound
Our clinic also offers ultrasound technology to assist in viewing the inside of your pet’s body to provide information towards internal problems. Ultrasonography can provide visual contrast that is not available through digital x-ray and provide your veterinarian with crucial information. At the OVC Smith Lane Animal Hospital, we offer on-site digital ultrasounds that can provide immediate and valuable information about possible causes for a pet’s condition. Our ultrasound services range from abdominal ultrasounds to the examination of specific organs to determine the presence of any abnormalities.
