A Real-Time Look Inside Your Pet
Pet Ultrasound & Echocardiogram
When your pet isn’t feeling quite right and the cause isn’t clear, Daly City Pet Hospital takes a closer look with our in-house vet ultrasound services, including abdominal scans and specialized pet echocardiograms, to help us understand what’s going on beneath the surface in real time.
What Is Veterinary Ultrasound?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create moving images of your pet’s soft tissues and organs. It gives us valuable insight into how internal systems are functioning — something static X-rays can’t always reveal. It’s particularly helpful in diagnosing unexplained symptoms such as vomiting, weight loss, or abdominal pain.
Common conditions we detect with ultrasound include:
- Bladder or kidney disease
- Liver and gallbladder issues
- Gastrointestinal obstructions or inflammation
- Fluid buildup or tumors
- Pancreatic and spleen disorders
- Pregnancy confirmation and fetal development
Whether it’s a dog ultrasound for GI issues or a cat ultrasound to monitor internal organs, our imaging services are a safe, non-invasive way to diagnose a wide range of conditions. Our experienced team works alongside board-certified radiologists for advanced interpretations when needed, ensuring the most accurate results.
What Is an Echocardiogram?
A pet echocardiogram (or “echo”) is a specialized ultrasound that focuses specifically on the heart. It allows us to evaluate heart size, wall thickness, valve function, and blood flow — all in motion. This is especially important for pets with symptoms like coughing, fatigue, fainting, or irregular heartbeats.
Echocardiograms are key in diagnosing and managing:
- Heart murmurs
- Congenital heart defects
- Cardiomyopathy
- Valve disorders
- Arrhythmias
Why Ultrasound & Echocardiogram Imaging Matter
Diagnostic imaging is critical in identifying health concerns early, accurately, and without unnecessary discomfort. Dog ultrasounds and cat ultrasounds can help prevent emergency situations by catching problems before they worsen. And for pets with heart conditions, timely echocardiography can guide effective, long-term treatment.
Benefits of Pet Ultrasound & Echocardiography:
- Non-invasive, real-time diagnostics
- No radiation exposure
- Painless and low-stress for pets
- Rapid and accurate insight into internal health
- Informed, timely treatment decisions
Experience and Expertise You Can Trust
At City Pet Hospital, your pet’s ultrasound exam is performed by skilled veterinarians using advanced imaging equipment. For complex cases, we partner with board-certified veterinary radiologists to ensure your pet receives expert-level interpretation and care. Serving families in Daly City, San Bruno, Pacifica, and throughout the Bay Area, we bring big-picture diagnostic capabilities to a trusted local clinic.
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Book Your Pet’s Diagnostic Care Today
Our friendly team is happy to walk you through the process and ensure your pet receives the best care, inside and out. Call now to schedule your pet’s ultrasound or echocardiogram!