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Ultrasound for liver problems in cats

Thursday, 16 May 2019 By adminvis

Liver disease in cats is notoriously difficult to diagnose. This is because the symptoms are often very vague, including lethargy, loss of appetite and weight loss- all symptoms that can have a range of causes in cats. More obvious signs include jaundice and unusual levels of thirst, so always see a vet for any of these symptoms.

Why an ultrasound machine is vital for any practice

Friday, 10 May 2019 By adminvis

Many people will have heard of ultrasounds, but not many will know exactly what they can do. The technology is most closely associated with pregnancy (called a sonogram), but it can also be used for a lot more than that. Veterinary ultrasounds are vital for a wide range of uses.

UTILISING CANINE ULTRASOUND IMAGING WITHIN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

Tuesday, 15 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

The physiological effects of fasting on an individual are likely to be varied, and it is important that we understand them to the best of our ability. A paper published in the Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio) by Sanderson JJ et al ‘The effect of fasting on gastrointestinal motility in healthy dogs as assessed by sonography’ 2017 Oct 25 sought to further expand our knowledge in this area using a canine model.

USING VETERINARY ULTRASOUND TO ESTABLISH PREGNANCY IN EGYPTIAN BUFFALO COWS

Monday, 14 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Pregnancy detection is one of the most common uses for veterinary ultrasound, and in addition to being rapid and non-invasive can also be used across a whole host of different species and breeds.

ULTRASOUND IMAGING IN THE DETECTION OF CANINE CANCER

Monday, 14 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Detection of cancerous tumours via ultrasound imaging would be of great benefit to patients and practitioners alike.

CANINE ULCERATION IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT – A ROLE FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING

Monday, 14 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Gastrointestinal ulceration is the focus of this week’s article, with information taken from the published abstract by Fitzgerald E et al, ‘Clinical findings and results of diagnostic imaging in 82 dogs with gastrointestinal ulceration’, The Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2017 Apr; 58(4):211-218.