To ensure a proper diagnosis, veterinarians need to examine your pet. We begin a medical assessment by looking at your pet’s eyes, ears, and skin and checking his or her cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, and skeletal systems for any abnormalities. We will perform blood and/or urine tests as necessary to check your pet’s kidneys, liver, pancreas, and endocrine system, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. Based on your pet’s condition, we may recommend further diagnostic tests, such as radiography (x-rays), ultrasound, or biopsy.
A physical exam and diagnostics tests are vital clues to solve the mystery of what is wrong – because animals are stoic and they can’t tell us what is wrong.
If you’re concerned that something may be wrong with your pet, please call us at (519) 472-3770 to schedule a medical assessment. Depending on the symptoms, we may ask you to bring in your pet right away.