{"id":60,"date":"2024-08-07T15:31:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T20:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jenisonanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2024-08-07T15:31:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T20:31:40","slug":"all-about-veterinary-ultrasounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jenisonanimalhospital.com\/blog\/all-about-veterinary-ultrasounds\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Veterinary Ultrasounds"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Veterinary medicine continues to evolve, largely because of advancements in technology. Diagnostic capabilities not only help us detect disease early on, but can positively influence a pet\u2019s treatment plan and recovery as well. The more we understand a pet\u2019s condition and overall health, the more effective we can be. Ultrasound imaging can quickly and accurately confirm a pet\u2019s condition without restraint or sedation, making it one of our most indispensable tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Veterinary ultrasounds employ sound waves imperceptible to the human ear. The sound waves bounce off the precise area we\u2019re concerned about, resulting in an image of black (fluid) and gray (tissue). Veterinary ultrasounds are often paired with digital radiographs to help us form the clearest possible picture of a pet\u2019s condition and health. Additionally, ultrasounds help to guide needles for tissue biopsies, detect tumors, and determine the viability of a pregnancy and the number of fetuses in utero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mapping It Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The real-time visualizations of veterinary ultrasounds help us understand the structure, size and movement of the body\u2019s organs including the kidneys, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. What\u2019s more, ultrasounds can help with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n