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Ultrasonography
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​Ultrasound is an essential tool to all veterinary practices and is often necessary in emergency situations. It allows the veterinarian to have a look inside the body without surgery. Visualization in a live and frame-by-frame manner can provide a detailed assessment of organ structure and associated function.

At Coombs Veterinary Hospital we have state of the art 3D Ultrasound capability. Our machines are used for everything from F.A.S.T. scans ('Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma') to full abdominal ultrasounds. They are also an essential part of many more advanced diagnostics such as abdominocentesis or thoracocentesis (sampling within the abdomen or chest).


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​Common reasons why ultrasound may be recommended for your pet


  • Bladder disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Retained testicle
  • Abdominal mass
  • Liver disease
  • Abdominal trauma
  • Pancreatic diease
  • Cushings diease
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhea

  • US guided biopsy
  • Prostate disease
  • Splenic disease
  • Abdominal fluid assessment
  • Pregnancy
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  • VET CLINIC
    • Hours
    • Contact us
    • About us
    • Partners
  • STAFF
    • Veterinarians >
      • Dr. Rhett Mortenson
      • Dr. Meggie Beal
      • Dr. Zoe Noble
      • Dr. Chris Milligan
      • Dr. Alastair Westcott
    • Veterinary Technicians >
      • Andrea Drinkwater
      • Ândria Lopes dos Santos
    • Assistants >
      • Hanna Clare
      • Caileigh Doroshuk
    • Receptionists >
      • Nena Henriksen
      • Hayley Stuart
      • Jen Riopelle
  • GALLERY
  • H.E.A.R.T
    • H.E.A.R.T Recipients
  • WELLNESS SERVICES
    • Annual Health Exams
    • Vaccinations
    • Parasite Prevention
    • End of Life Care
  • SURGERY
    • Routine Surgery >
      • Spay
      • Neuter
    • Dental COHAT >
      • Panoramic X-rays
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery >
      • Lap spay
    • Advanced Surgical Procedures >
      • Laser Surgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery >
      • Fracture Repairs
      • Luxating Patella Repairs
      • Cruciate Repairs
  • DIAGNOSTICS
    • Laboratory Diagnositcs
    • Digital Radiology
    • Ultrasound
  • THEMES OF THE MONTH
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
  • CAREERS
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