In-House Diagnostics in Alburtis

Fast, accurate in-house diagnostics for pets' health.

When your pet is sick, injured, or simply not acting like themselves, a physical exam may only tell part of the story.

Diagnostic testing gives our veterinarians more information about what is happening inside your pet’s body. At Alburtis Animal Hospital, we rely on in-house diagnostics in Alburtis, including laboratory testing and digital imaging services, to investigate symptoms, monitor health conditions, and make informed treatment recommendations.

Digital Imaging Services

Digital imaging helps our veterinarians look beyond laboratory testing and gather additional information about injuries, internal structures, and certain medical conditions.

Digital X-Rays

Digital X-rays allow us to evaluate your pet’s bones, joints, chest, and abdomen and can be helpful when investigating limping, injuries, respiratory concerns, or digestive symptoms.

Veterinary Ultrasound

Our doctors have training in veterinary ultrasound, which uses sound waves to create images of organs and other structures inside the body.

Diagnostic Testing Based on Your Pet

The tests we recommend depend on your pet’s symptoms, physical exam findings, and medical history. We will explain why a test may be helpful and how the results can guide the next steps.

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Getting Answers When Your Pet Is Sick

It can be frustrating when you know something is wrong with your pet but cannot tell what is causing it. Diagnostic testing helps us move from observing symptoms to gathering objective medical information.

Once results are available, our veterinarians can review the findings with you and discuss what they mean for your pet. Depending on those results, we may recommend treatment, additional testing, monitoring, or referral when appropriate.

Laboratory Testing

Blood, urine, and other laboratory tests provide valuable information that we cannot gather from a physical examination alone. Depending on your pet’s symptoms and medical history, our veterinarians may recommend testing to evaluate organ function, look for signs of infection or inflammation, or investigate other health concerns.

Laboratory testing may be useful when a pet:

Has an existing condition that requires monitoring

Has vomiting or diarrhea

Shows abnormal findings during a physical exam

Shows changes in appetite or thirst

Develops urinary problems

Needs evaluation before certain procedures

Experiences unexplained weight changes

Becomes unusually tired or weak

Diagnostic testing is not limited to sick pets. Your veterinarian may recommend laboratory work as part of preventive care, particularly as your pet gets older. The results establish a baseline for comparison and help us track changes over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our diagnostic capabilities include in-house and reference laboratory testing and digital imaging services. The specific tests or imaging your pet needs will depend on their symptoms, medical history, and examination findings.