Veterinary Ultrasound

Ultrasound has been used in veterinary medicine is a powerful diagnostic tool with many uses beyond evaluating pregnancy. Ultrasound uses sound waves to form a picture of the interior of the body without using radiation. These images are complimentary to radiographs and provide additional information to add to the clinical picture. Applications for ultrasound in veterinary medicine include:

	Pregnancy evaluation
	Evaluating cardiac function
	Liver disease
	Kidney disease
	Pancreatitis
	Abdominal masses
	Vomiting/diarrhea
	Abnormal urination