Digital X-Rays for Pets
Digital radiography allows us to capture crisp, detailed images of your pet’s bones, joints, chest, and abdomen within seconds. These images help us diagnose fractures, arthritis, foreign bodies, respiratory issues, organ enlargement, and many other concerns that aren’t visible from the outside.
Because digital X-rays can be enhanced and magnified, our team can evaluate even subtle changes with precision. We can also easily share images with specialists if a second opinion is ever needed. Most importantly, X-rays are quick and gentle, making the experience comfortable for pets.
Cat & Dog Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound gives us a real-time look at your pet’s soft tissues and internal organs, which is invaluable for diagnosing many conditions. At Pleasant Prairie Animal Hospital, our ultrasound capabilities go far beyond basic abdominal scans.
We use ultrasound to evaluate the liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, intestines, lymph nodes, pancreas, and more. This allows us to diagnose inflammation, tumors, stones, blockages, and other abnormalities with remarkable detail.
Dr. Pettey performs echocardiograms in-house to diagnose many of the most common heart conditions in pets. These scans let us assess heart chamber size, heart function, valve movement, and wall thickness, which is essential for diagnosing and managing cardiac disease. Many families come to us specifically for this service because it saves them a trip to a cardiologist and allows for streamlined, ongoing care.
If we discover something that requires Doppler imaging or a specialist’s insight, we have trusted cardiology partners we can refer to. Your pet always gets the level of care that best fits their needs.
Our ultrasound equipment also allows us to collect diagnostic samples safely and precisely. We routinely perform ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirates, Tru-cut biopsies, and other targeted sampling procedures to diagnose masses, organ abnormalities, and complex medical cases.
We also have the capability to perform bone marrow aspirates when deeper diagnostic investigation is needed, giving our veterinarians critical insight into conditions affecting blood cells, platelets, or bone marrow health.