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fast and accurate diagnosis is essential to planning effective treatment. Based in the West Park area of Cleveland, Ohio, West Park Animal Hospital is equipped with the latest in vet diagnostic tools and technology to pinpoint the root of your pet’s condition and help them find relief. Our vet diagnostic services are reliable, fast, and affordable for pet owners throughout our neighborhood, as well as those in North Olmsted, Berea, Rocky River, Lakewood, Fairview Park, and beyond.

Digital X-Rays

When the cause for your pet’s discomfort can’t be identified through a physical exam, West Park Animal Hospital may recommend an X-ray. It allows us to capture and view images of your pet’s bones and joints, identify whatever is wrong, and develop a treatment plan. We also have a dental X-ray unit for dental issues.

Our digital equipment is far more advanced than traditional machines. They work significantly more quickly, so your animal spends less time under anesthesia and exposed to radiation. The results are then sent directly to the doctor’s computer, where they can be emailed to a radiology consultant. Digital images are also much higher quality than films, so they can be viewed more precisely for a faster and more accurate diagnosis. All of this is to ensure a smoother road to recovery.

Small Animal Ultrasounds

If your pet’s pain originates in soft tissue or one of its organs, an ultrasound may be necessary. West Park Animal Hospital is one of the only veterinary practices in our area to offer animal ultrasounds. These tests are non-invasive and painless, so anesthesia is usually unnecessary, and they allow us to diagnose a range of diseases and conditions, including:

• Heart conditions
• Cysts and tumors
• Digestive disorders
• Certain eye diseases
• Kidney and bladder stones
• Pregnancy

After diagnosis, we can begin planning internal medicine treatment to restore your pet’s quality of life. We can also use ultrasound to monitor chronic illnesses or keep track of your pet’s recovery from a procedure.

Electrocardiography Exams

Also known as an EKG or ECG, our electrocardiography machine is another diagnostic tool we have at our disposal. This machine is specially designed to assess and monitor your pet’s heart. By placing small electrodes on the animal’s body, we can detect any abnormalities in the heart’s rhythm or activity. Like an ultrasound, the test is non-invasive, meaning that we can diagnose your pet’s illness quickly and without unnecessary stress or anesthesia.

Through electrocardiography, we can identify the cause of arrhythmias, high blood pressure, strain, and more. West Park Animal Hospital also uses electrocardiography to screen and monitor animals before and during anesthesia, ensuring the drugs have no ill effect on their health.

Diagnosing Pets in Cleveland’s West Park

When it comes to diagnosing your beloved animal companion, it’s important to choose a team of veterinarians with the right tools. In addition to our advanced digital X-ray technology and unique ultrasound capabilities, we’re home to a fully equipped, state-of-the-art laboratory and also offer continuity of care. If you live in West Park, North Olmsted, Berea, Rocky River, Lakewood, Fairview Park, Cleveland, or the surrounding areas, contact West Park Animal Hospital to learn more about vet diagnostics today.

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