When your pet isn’t feeling like themselves, diagnostic testing can help uncover what a physical exam alone can’t tell us. Pets Furst offers in-house laboratory testing and digital X-rays for dogs and cats, giving our veterinarians valuable insight into your pet’s health right here in our Langhorne animal hospital.
From comprehensive blood panels and parasite or disease screening to digital X-rays, our diagnostic capabilities help us investigate illnesses, evaluate injuries, monitor overall health, and determine the right next steps for your pet’s care.
Diagnostic testing isn’t only for emergencies. It can be useful whenever a physical examination doesn’t tell us the whole story.
Your veterinarian may recommend testing if your pet is experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, limping, coughing, urinary changes, unexplained weight changes, or other signs of illness.
Diagnostics may also be recommended as part of preventive care, before certain surgical procedures, or to monitor an existing health condition.
Digital X-rays allow our veterinarians to examine your pet’s bones and internal structures without invasive procedures. X-rays may be recommended to evaluate injuries, limping, swallowed objects, respiratory concerns, and other conditions.
Our in-house lab allows us to perform diagnostic testing during your pet’s visit. Blood, urine, and other laboratory tests can provide valuable information about organ function, infection, hydration, and your pet’s overall health.
When your pet isn’t feeling well, waiting for answers can be difficult. In-house diagnostics allow our team to get results from many tests quickly, helping us determine an appropriate treatment plan without unnecessary delays.
Pets Furst offers digital X-rays and in-house laboratory testing to help evaluate a variety of illnesses and injuries in dogs and cats. Your veterinarian will recommend testing based on your pet’s symptoms and individual needs.
X-rays can help veterinarians evaluate bones, joints, the chest, abdomen, and other internal structures. They may be recommended for concerns such as limping, injuries, coughing, breathing problems, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, or suspected foreign object ingestion.
Blood testing can provide information about your pet’s blood cells, organ function, hydration, blood sugar, and other aspects of their health. The specific information available depends on the tests your veterinarian recommends.
Many tests performed through our in-house laboratory can provide results during your pet’s visit. Timing varies depending on the type of testing needed, and some tests may need to be sent to an outside laboratory.
Yes. Laboratory testing can also be useful for preventive health screening, establishing baseline values, monitoring existing conditions, or evaluating a pet before certain surgical procedures.
