Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests in Dogs and Cats
When your dog or cat shows signs of a health issue, the veterinarians at A Media Lúa Veterinary Hospital use different techniques to determine the cause. Changes in body temperature, weight, appetite or energy levels may indicate that something is wrong. Likewise, sensitivity in certain areas or reluctance to bear weight on the limbs can reveal problems that are not visible at first glance.
In these situations, the veterinarian may recommend one or more diagnostic tests that provide essential information about what is happening. Sometimes, even without clear symptoms, these tests can detect early-stage injuries or conditions, allowing for timely treatment and preventing more serious problems.
Common Veterinary Diagnostic Tests
A Media Lúa Veterinary Hospital in O Milladoiro offers many different diagnostic tests such as:
- Digital radiography: generates sharper images than traditional x-ray machines with lower radiation emission and shorter exposure, which allows for an improvement in the speed and quality of the images. Digital radiography allows for the X-ray to be viewed on a computer immediately.
- Ultrasound scans: these make it possible to visualise lesions in organs and other disorders.
These tests are important tools that can help your veterinarian keep your cat or dog healthy throughout its life.
