A physical exam can only tell us so much.
We can feel a swelling, listen to a heart, check a temperature, but a lot of what actually matters happens out of reach, inside organs we can't see or touch from the outside. That's where Pet Ultrasound Services earns its place.
It uses sound waves, not radiation, to build a live, moving picture of what's happening inside your pet right now. It's painless, it doesn't involve surgery, and most pets find it about as stressful as being stroked, which is to say, not very.
Our ultrasound service is led by Dr Leanne Cameron, BVMS, Cert AVP, MRCVS, our Clinical Lead with a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice in Diagnostic Imaging, who specialises in cardiac ultrasound. Every vet here is also trained in abdominal, pregnancy and soft tissue scanning, so a wide range of conditions can be investigated quickly without sending you elsewhere.
Why Pet Ultrasound Services Matter For Your Pet
A lot of what worries owners, vomiting that won't settle, weight dropping for no clear reason, drinking more than usual, a lump that's appeared, can have causes that simply aren't visible from outside the body. Ultrasound lets us actually look, in real time, rather than guessing from symptoms alone.
It also means we can usually get there without surgery, which matters enormously when your pet's already unwell and the last thing either of you needs is more stress. The earlier we can provide Pet Ultrasound Services and get a clear picture of what's going on, the sooner we can actually treat it, rather than treating a guess.
What Happens When You Bring Your Pet In for Pet Ultrasound Services
We don't run a standard scan regardless of what's going on. Your pet's symptoms, history and what we're actually trying to rule in or out shape exactly what kind of ultrasound makes sense, and we'll talk you through that before we start.
Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography)
This looks closely at your pet's heart, chamber size, valve function, blood flow, wall thickness, overall performance. It's performed exclusively by Dr Cameron and is particularly useful when investigating heart murmurs, suspected heart disease, or conditions more common in certain breeds.
Abdominal ultrasound
A look at the liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, adrenal glands, lymph nodes and intestinal tract. We'll often reach for this when investigating digestive trouble, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, drinking more than usual, abnormal blood results, or a suspected mass.
Soft tissue and musculoskeletal ultrasound
Used for lumps, swellings, tendon injuries, joint problems, and assessing how deep a wound actually goes. It's also how we guide needle sampling accurately, rather than going in blind.
Pregnancy ultrasound
Pregnancy can usually be confirmed from around 25 days after mating, and scans let us track how things are progressing and check on viability as your pet's pregnancy continues.
Why Owners Trust Us With Pet Ultrasound Services?
When your pet's unwell, having someone who can actually look inside and tell you what's happening, rather than guessing, makes a real difference.
Our Pet Ultrasound Service is led by a vet with formal advanced training specifically in diagnostic imaging, which means specialist-level scanning without needing to send you elsewhere for it. We combine that with lab testing and clinical expertise on site, so investigations move quickly and you're not left waiting between appointments for answers that could come sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions
X-rays are best for bones and giving an overview of certain structures. Ultrasound shows soft tissue and organs moving in real time, which X-ray simply can't do. We often use both together because they tell us different things.
Quite a lot, usually. Many findings can be discussed during or just after the scan. Some cases need further testing before we can give you a definitive answer, but we'll always explain clearly what we know and what's still to be worked out.
As soon as is reasonably possible, particularly if the murmur sounds moderate to severe. The scan gives us the detail we need to guide treatment and keep an eye on things going forward.
No. It's non-invasive and painless, and most pets cope with it well without needing sedation.
It can pick up masses, abnormal tissue, or enlarged lymph nodes that might point towards cancer. A definitive answer usually needs a needle sample or biopsy alongside the imaging.
For most scans, we can talk through preliminary findings the same day. If something's been sent to a lab, that can take a few extra days depending on what's being tested.
Book A Pet Ultrasound Appointment
Whether your pet needs a cardiac assessment, an abdominal scan, a pregnancy check, or investigation into something that's been worrying you, we're here to help.
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