Radiographs
(X-rays) are one of the most useful tools we employ when diagnosing
your pet.Radiographs allow us to evaluate your pet's musculoskeletal,
cardiovascular (cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive
and urinary systems.
Using
x-rays, we can determine the location and severity of
bone fractures, identify the symptoms of heart disease,
and locate foreign bodies (bones, toys, etc.) inside your
pet's stomach, among other problems.Harmony Animal Hospital
is proud to use the latest in veterinary digital x-ray
technology for your pet's treatment. Digital x-rays are
incredibly beneficial for your pet.
Unlike
traditional film x-rays, digital radiographs are more
detailed and of higher quality, leading to a faster, more
accurate diagnosis. Digital x-rays are easier to take
than film x-rays, resulting in less time on the x-ray
table and less stress for your pet. Because the images
are digital, your pet's x-rays can be saved to a disc
and easily transmitted to specialists and consultants
should further treatment be required.
Harmony Animal Hospital provides radiographs certified
by the Orthopedic
Foundation For Animals.
Ultrasound
Harmony
Animal Hospital uses the latest veterinary ultrasound
equipment in order to diagnose your pet's health
issues. Ultrasound uses high-frequency soundwaves
to produce a real-time moving image of your pet's
internal organs.
Ultrasound
is used for a wide-range of diagnostic procedures.
It is particularly useful in viewing your pet's
abdominal organs and performing pregnancy evaluations.
Ultrasound is also useful in evaluating heart functions
and bladder scans. Ultrasound is used to guide cystocentesis
procedures, in which a small needle is inserted
into the urinary bladder and used to remove a urine
sample.
Dental
Digital Radiology
At
Harmony Animal Hospital, we are able to take complete
digital x-rays of your pet’s mouth. There are
significant reasons why you would want to have good
dental images in order to provide optimal care of your
pet, including:
•
In evaluating an area for root fragments, where teeth
are not clinically apparent
• In determining the cause of chronic nasal discharge
• To properly evaluate tooth vitality
• To determine the number of permanent teeth for
a kitten or puppy before secondary teeth eruption
• For anatomical orientation and documentation
before extraction
• For evaluation after extraction, to confirm
all root fragments were removed
• In doing a treatment planning evaluation, when
periodontal disease is present
• To evaluate feline odontoclastic resorptive
lesions (FORLs)
• To evaluate jaw fractures.
• To evaluate oral and facial swellings
Endoscopy
An
endoscope uses a long tube equipped with a lighted video camera
on the end. Images from the camera are transmitted to a monitor,
and the endoscope acts as the veterinarian's "eye"
and allows for an up-close view of your pet's internal organs
- a view that might otherwise require invasive surgery.
Endoscopic
procedures are particularly useful in diagnosing and treating
conditions in your pet's mouth, esophagus, stomach, colon
and the upper intestinal tract. Many times, an endoscope
is used to guide the removal of a foreign object, procure
a biopsy sample or perform an exploratory procedure.Endoscopic
procedures are far less invasive than routine surgeries;
this means your pet experiences less pain and discomfort.
Anesthesia is required for endoscopic procedures; however, the
amount of anesthesia required is far less than what is needed
for regular surgeries, and your pet may be able to go home the
same day.
MedRx
Video VetScope
The VetScope enables us to better examine, diagnose, and treat
diseases of the ear canal, nose, throat, rectum, eye, mouth,
and various other areas, and if needed, take samples for biopsy.
• Your pet's doctor may use the Video Vetscope in
a variety of ways. The MedRx VetScope software allows us
to take digital images and videos during a procedure and
put them into the patient's electronic medical record. Digital
images also make it possible to document the results of
procedures and and how they progress over time. This makes
it easier to track the progress of a patient, and allows
us to share results with clients. The camera may be used
to better diagnose ear infections or blockages, pinpoint
dental or throat conditions or identify rectal or genital/urinary
tract problems that might not otherwise be seen.
• The tapered probe also contains a biopsy channel that
allows for videoscopic and/or laparoscopic procedures such
as tumor or foreign body removal. We can also apply medication
directly at the source of the problem.
Images
from the MedRx VetScope System :
Retina Scan (cat); Debris in the ear canal (dog).
Harmony
Animal Hospital uses the latest veterinary ultrasound
equipment in order to diagnose your pet's health
issues. Ultrasound uses high-frequency soundwaves
to produce a real-time moving image of your pet's
internal organs. 
