Diagnostic Services at Mulnix Animal Clinic
D-Lab services include radiography, ultrasound,
endoscopy (oral/ear), & in-house bloodwork
Radiographs
We have a state-of-the-art x-ray machine that produces excellent quality radiographs (X-rays). Radiographs are extremely helpful for diagnosing and monitoring many medical and surgical problems. X-rays are useful in examining your pet's bones, lungs, heart, abdomen, oral cavity and other areas. An x-ray can spot a fractured bone, detect cancerous tumors, diagnose heartworm disease or locate an obstruction or foreign body in your pet's stomach.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is similar to an x-ray, but provides real time evaluation of your pet's organs. Ultrasounds can locate non-radiopaque foreign bodies in the intestine without costly and time consuming x-ray procedures, leading to earlier intervention and surgical removal. An ultrasound examination is less invasive, less stressful and more comfortable for your pet.
Endoscopy
An endoscopy allows our veterinarians to look inside your pet using a series of small cameras attached to a flexible tube. This lets the doctor look inside a body cavity or organ and diagnose a problem without being invasive. An endoscopy allows biopsies, cultures and removal of foreign objects from the lungs, stomach or intestines. Endoscopies are less stressful than standard surgery and allow for a quicker recovery time for your pet.
In-house laboratory
Our in-house laboratory is equipped to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures for your pet, from blood counts and parasite identification to urinalysis and serum chemistries. These laboratory tests help us diagnose acute symptoms easily and accurately, reducing your pet's stress and discomfort during hospital visits.
We have a state-of-the-art x-ray machine that produces excellent quality radiographs (X-rays). Radiographs are extremely helpful for diagnosing and monitoring many medical and surgical problems. X-rays are useful in examining your pet's bones, lungs, heart, abdomen, oral cavity and other areas. An x-ray can spot a fractured bone, detect cancerous tumors, diagnose heartworm disease or locate an obstruction or foreign body in your pet's stomach.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is similar to an x-ray, but provides real time evaluation of your pet's organs. Ultrasounds can locate non-radiopaque foreign bodies in the intestine without costly and time consuming x-ray procedures, leading to earlier intervention and surgical removal. An ultrasound examination is less invasive, less stressful and more comfortable for your pet.
Endoscopy
An endoscopy allows our veterinarians to look inside your pet using a series of small cameras attached to a flexible tube. This lets the doctor look inside a body cavity or organ and diagnose a problem without being invasive. An endoscopy allows biopsies, cultures and removal of foreign objects from the lungs, stomach or intestines. Endoscopies are less stressful than standard surgery and allow for a quicker recovery time for your pet.
In-house laboratory
Our in-house laboratory is equipped to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures for your pet, from blood counts and parasite identification to urinalysis and serum chemistries. These laboratory tests help us diagnose acute symptoms easily and accurately, reducing your pet's stress and discomfort during hospital visits.