Diagnostics

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 cat. 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 cat’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 cat’s systems are functioning.

Electrocardiogram (EKG)
This test helps us evaluate the health of your cat’s heart.
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X-Ray Series
Because they enable us to see through your cat’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 cat 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 cat’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 cat’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 cat’s eye pressures. Early detection of glaucoma can save your pet’s vision.

Ultrasound
This painless procedure enables us to see inside your cat’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 kittens and for cats in their active and senior years. Learn more about our full range of services.