Pet Diagnostics and Bloodwork

A veterinarian must depend on his or her training and experience in animal health to diagnose health issues and administer the right treatment. Many modern technologies help veterinarians to get to the heart of a health problem faster and more accurately. At Fairlea Animal Hospital, we can provide extensive pet bloodwork and pet diagnostics for optimal patient care. If you are looking for veterinary care for your furry friend and live in Fairlea, Lewisburg, or the surrounding areas, contact us today to book an appointment.

Providing Better Care

Animals cannot provide much information when they are injured or sick. In the past, veterinarians had to just rely on observation, experience, and instincts to help them determine an animal health problem. Today, many technologies and tests are available that allow vets to diagnose illness and injuries more quickly and immediately begin life-saving treatment.

Technology Offers A Look Inside the Body

Since the 1940s, x-rays have helped veterinarians view hard structures, such as the bones, joints, and spine, inside an animal’s body, without having to do invasive, exploratory surgery. It has helped us diagnose injuries such as fractures, as well as diseases that affect these structures. More recently, ultrasound has provided a method of viewing abnormalities of the soft tissue inside an animal’s body.

Endoscopy is another technology that has helped veterinarians provide more focused care for animals. It uses a tiny camera at the end of a flexible tube to view the internal organs and tissues, to guide surgical procedures and necessary treatments.

What Pet Bloodwork Reveals

The blood that is drawn from your pet can reveal a wide range of data the vet can use for a proper diagnosis. These tests can detect inflammation and infection, anemia, clotting disorders, and problems in the immune system. They provide data regarding the function of the internal organs that can show problems with the heart, kidneys, liver, and endocrine system. These tests help the vet pinpoint the health issue, to provide the best form of treatment.

Make Fairlea Animal Hospital Your Veterinarian in Fairlea, WV

Our veterinarians at Fairlea Animal Hospital work hard to provide the highest quality care for their patients. If it has been a while since your furry friend has seen a veterinarian and you live in or around Fairlea or Lewisburg, contact Fairlea Animal Hospital to book an appointment with one of our veterinarians. Call our team today at (304) 645-3550 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.