Because
animals age three to seven times faster than humans and can’t tell us
how they feel, diagnostic tests provide valuable insight into the
health and comfort of your dog. At Arroyo Veterinary Hospital, we
recommend testing during an annual or semi-annual examination. Through
diagnostics, we can detect problems before they become serious. These
tests are the key to good preventive health care.
Comprehensive Blood Panel
This
blood test enables us to monitor and evaluate the health of major
organs, the health of bone marrow and its response to aging, and many
additional indicators to your dog’s well-being. Most patients should
undergo this test once to twice per year, and at least twice annually
for patients on continuous drug therapy for ailments such as thyroid
conditions, incontinence, convulsions, heart disease, and kidney
disease.
Urinalysis
The evaluation of a urine sample is very
helpful in detecting kidney or bladder disease as well as in providing
an overall picture of how your dog’s systems are functioning.
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
This test helps us evaluate the health of your dog’s heart.
X-Ray Series
Because
they enable us to see through your dog’s body, radiographs are
extremely important, highly informational tools that help us identify
many problems, including tumors, heart and lung disease, bladder
stones, and arthritis.
Fecal Exam
This test requires a stool sample and reveals the presence of hidden parasites.
Blood Pressure Check
This simple test reveals the presence of high blood pressure (hypertension), which can lead to serious health problems.
Heartworm Test
This
test checks your dog not only for the presence of heartworm disease,
but also for Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis, both of which are
transmitted via tick bites.
Fine-Needle Aspirate
This
technique helps diagnose lumps or bumps that appear on or under your
dog’s skin. It is a relatively painless procedure that typically
requires no anesthesia.
Biopsy
During this
procedure, we remove a sample of a—or an entire—lump or bump that has
appeared on or under your dog’s skin, and then send it to our
laboratory for diagnosis.
Glaucoma Screen
For this
simple procedure, we use a state-of-the-art Tonopen® device to
determine your dog’s eye pressures. Early detection of glaucoma can
save your pet’s vision.
Ultrasound
This painless
procedure enables us to see inside your dog’s chest and abdomen, so we
can better diagnose and treat a range of diseases.
Arroyo
Veterinary Hospital offers wellness programs that cover all aspects of
preventive health for puppies and for dogs in their active and senior
years. Learn more about our full range of services
Arroyo Veterinary Hospital is proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a member of the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Better Business Bureau and a certified Green Business
