Imaging
Assessing Your Pet’s Wellbeing
At Blue Lake Animal Hospital, we’re dedicated to providing affordable solutions to your pet’s health problems. Our team offers on-site diagnostic imaging services designed to assess your pet’s wellbeing quickly.
You want your pet to be its healthiest, so when something is wrong, turn to our team. We know how stressful these situations can be, so we are responsive and dedicated to the utmost quality. Our services are provided by an experienced veterinary team that handles cats, dogs, certain reptiles, and pocket pets. Rely on us for accurate results and the quality care your pet requires.
FAQs About Veterinary Imaging in Michigan
Why does my pet need imaging? I thought a physical exam was enough.
A physical exam is always our first step, but it can’t show us everything. When a problem isn’t externally visible, imaging allows us to look non-invasively at bones, organs, and tissues. This is often key to getting an accurate diagnosis for issues ranging from broken bones to heart problems.
How do you know which type of imaging my pet needs?
The choice largely depends on your pet’s symptoms and what we suspect the problem might be. For a limp, for instance, we’d likely start with an X-ray to check for fractures; for unexplained vomiting, an ultrasound would let us examine the stomach and intestines. We always start with the test most likely to give us the answers we need.
Do you perform imaging on all the pets you treat, including pocket pets and reptiles?
Our imaging equipment is versatile and can be used to diagnose issues in a wide range of species, from cats and dogs to smaller pets. Proper diagnosis through imaging can be key to pets’ health, regardless of their size.
How quickly will I get the results?
Our veterinarians can often review the images and discuss the initial findings with you during the same appointment. For complex cases or those requiring a specialist’s review, it may take a little longer, but we will always keep you informed.
Why is it important to have imaging services on-site?
Having these tools in our hospital means we can get faster, more accurate diagnoses, benefiting your pet’s health and your peace of mind. It saves you the time and stress of traveling to another facility and allows us to plan and begin treatment for your pet without delay.
