At Dominion Valley Animal Hospital, we are serious about early detection of disease to ensure the best chance of a successful outcome for your pet. When your pet has a medical problem, our staff will determine how urgently it needs to be addressed. Patients in life-threatening conditions are admitted immediately; if patients are in significant discomfort but not in immediate danger, we’ll make every possible effort to see them on a same-day basis. As always, your pet’s health and comfort are our highest priority.
Our diagnostic services include:
Endoscopy
- Minimally invasive procedure that aids us in the diagnosis of disease and in emergency situations.
- Allows us to view inside your pet’s body and visualize the organs and internal systems without performing surgery
- Involves the use of endoscopes, or small camera, which can be guided throughout your pet’s body via small incisions or naturally existing orifices
- We can take biopsies utilizing specialized instruments
- Most pets go home the day of the procedure and usually do not experience pain or discomfort following the procedure
- EX: Bladder biopsy, vaginoscopy, rhinoscopy and otoscopy
ECG and blood pressure monitoring
- Helps assess cardiac rhythm and function
- Helps detect hypertension, and to evaluate and stabilize critically ill pets
- Provides a baseline reading during comprehensive physical exams for older or sick pets
- Used to assess pets’ condition while under anesthesia
In-House Laboratory
- Complete blood analysis by our state-of-the-art blood analyzer.
- Fecal analysis for parasites by flotation
- Urinalysis, including analysis for protein.
- Screening tests for canine parvovirus, and feline leukemia and FIV viruses.
- Cytology examination of ear, skin, urine and blood specimen
- Fungal cultures for possible ringworm
Radiology (X-rays)
- Useful to assess bone and joint abnormalities and injuries
- Detects the presence of foreign material inside the body
- Used to screen for abnormalities in the heart, lungs, and urinary and digestive organs
- Used to screen for cancer
- Typically does not require any form of sedation
Ultrasound
- Allows our veterinarians to look at the organs of the abdomen such as the liver, kidneys, bladder or spleen from as many different angles as needed
- Painless, non-invasive and safe
- A more detailed ultrasound is performed by an ultrasound specialist with state-of-the-art equipment in our hospital, providing convenience, expertise and immediate results; internal medicine or cardiologist evaluation report is included.
- Typically does not require any form of sedation
- Allows to safely obtain tissue samples by ultrasound guided needle aspirates or biopsy
For questions about our diagnostic services or to make an appointment, call us at (703) 753-4444.