Diagnostics

Could an unseen illness or injury be plaguing your pet?

When people get sick or hurt, they contact their physician, discuss their symptoms, get examined if necessary, and receive the appropriate treatment. With our animal companions, however, things aren’t always this straightforward. Because our pets can’t speak, they can’t tell us when something is bothering them. 

What’s more, many animals are masters at hiding the signs of illness, allowing it to develop and worsen undetected.

Veterinary diagnostics allow us to identify and treat health problems in a timely manner. Faster diagnosis of illness and injury can vastly improve the chances of a positive outcome.

Laboratory

The convenient on-site diagnostic lab at Richey Animal Clinic makes it fast and efficient to run a wide variety of tests. In many cases, we can have results in just minutes. This means we can often establish a treatment plan before you and your pet even leave the exam room. 

Imaging

When a physical exam and laboratory testing aren’t enough to achieve a definitive diagnosis, we turn to advanced imaging technology, including x-rays and ultrasound. These tools allow us to examine the bones and internal organs, identifying injuries, diagnosing illness and determining its severity. 

Images can be reviewed in real-time by our doctors or shared electronically with specialists if necessary.

If your pet has been acting a bit out of sorts lately, don’t take chances. Give Richey Animal Clinic a call right away. We’ll get to the bottom of the problem and get your best friend back on the path to good health again.