Diagnostic Services Offered at Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital

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Radiology & Ultrasound

Our on-site X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of many disorders, both soft-tissue and orthopedic in nature. X-rays are often used in conjunction with ultrasound in achieving a diagnosis of a particular disease process.

Ultrasound is a valuable, noninvasive diagnostic tool that enables us to image your pet's internal organs. This imaging modality enables us to visualize the structure and architecture of abdominal and thoracic organs to find any abnormalities that we cannot see or feel on routine exam. Ultrasound is painless and can be performed without sedation on most pets.

Abdominal ultrasound is commonly used for diagnosing bladder and kidney stones, abdominal masses, and to aid in assessment of internal organ architecture.

Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) allows detection of the source of a heart murmur, assess heart chamber size, and detect fluid or masses located within the chest cavity and around the heart. If your pet is in need of an echocardiogram, our veterinarian will refer you to an internist who routinely performs this test.

Digital Dental Radiology

We are pleased to offer digital dental radiographs to better detect, diagnose, treat, and monitor oral conditions and diseases.

• Reveal small hidden areas of decay between teeth, gum infections, gum disease, abscesses, cysts, developmental abnormalities, and tumors
• Can be viewed instantly on a computer screen and can be manipulated to enhance contrast and detail
• Aid in early detection which can save time, money, and discomfort
• an be easily stored for future reference

In-House Laboratory

When your pet is sick, getting answers immediately is important for making decisions and aiding in a speedy recovery. Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital offers in-house diagnostics to help diagnose and treat your pet in a timely manner. Most tests will be performed while you wait. These diagnostics include:

• Complete blood count
• Blood chemistry levels
• Lyme disease testing
• Heartworm testing
• Giardia testing
• Feline leukemia/FIV
• Parvo testing
• Fecal floatation and cytology for intestinal parasites
• Urinalysis
• Radiographs
• Ultrasound

Your pet may need a special test that is not done onsite. In those cases we will collect the appropriate sample and send it to our outside reference lab. Most results are back within 24 hours. Once the results are reviewed you will receive a call from our veterinarian.