PET ULTRASOUND
A closer look at your pet’s health.
When your pet isn’t feeling their best, understanding what’s happening inside their body matters. At 4 Paws Veterinary Group, abdominal ultrasound helps us examine internal organs, investigate health concerns, and make more informed decisions about your dog or cat’s care.
EXPERIENCED, COMPASSIONATE CARE
Advanced training. Thoughtful care.
Dr. Callie completed the Don Low Fellowship in abdominal ultrasound at UC Davis in 2018. Since then, she has performed more than 1,000 diagnostic ultrasounds, bringing specialized training and extensive hands-on experience to identifying health concerns and guiding personalized care for each pet.
WHAT WE CAN EVALUATE
A detailed view of their internal health.
Abdominal ultrasound allows us to examine your pet’s internal organs and look for changes that may help explain their symptoms. It can be a valuable tool in evaluating a wide range of conditions.
Digestive Concerns
Intestinal foreign bodies, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal cancer, and other gastrointestinal conditions.
Internal Masses & Abnormalities
Changes involving the liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, and prostate.
Organ Health
Conditions affecting the pancreas and gallbladder.
Cancer Evaluation
Identifying suspicious changes and helping guide further testing or assessment of certain cancers.
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Changes that may indicate inflammation or other underlying conditions.
MORE INSIGHT, MORE INFORMED CARE
Guided sampling when appropriate.
When appropriate, Dr. Callie can use ultrasound guidance to carefully place a needle into a mass or enlarged lymph node to collect a sample of cells. These samples can be submitted to a veterinary pathologist for further evaluation, helping us better understand your pet’s condition and determine whether additional testing or treatment may be needed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A gentle approach to getting answers.
Comfort First
Ultrasound is noninvasive and generally well tolerated. Most pets don’t require general anesthesia, though sedation may sometimes be recommended.
Preparing for the Visit
Your pet’s belly may need to be shaved for clear images. Our team will share any fasting or preparation instructions beforehand.
Understanding Results
We’ll explain what the ultrasound reveals, discuss any additional testing that may be needed, and help you understand the next steps.
HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR PET
Helping you find answers.
When your pet isn’t feeling well, having more information can make all the difference. Abdominal ultrasound gives our team another way to investigate health concerns, understand what may be happening, and recommend appropriate next steps.
Have questions about abdominal ultrasound for your dog or cat? We’re here to help.
