Abdominal ultrasound
in dogs and cats – a gentle and accurate examination for better diagnosis
Abdominal ultrasound is a non-invasive, painless, and safe veterinary imaging examination that allows a detailed evaluation of the internal organs of your dog or cat. Thanks to ultrasound technology, it provides a precise, real-time view of the abdomen, essential for establishing a reliable diagnosis and guiding the best possible treatment for your animal.
This examination is particularly useful for exploring the digestive organs (liver, stomach, intestines), the urinary tract (kidneys, bladder), the reproductive organs, as well as the spleen or the pancreas. Veterinary ultrasound helps detect numerous conditions: inflammations, urinary stones, tumors, cysts, pregnancies, or even foreign bodies.
The benefits of veterinary abdominal ultrasound
- Non-invasive examination, with no anesthesia or pain
- Immediate and precise results
- Allows early diagnosis of many conditions
- Ideal for medical follow-up or regular health check-ups
- Essential for diagnosing abdominal emergencies (vomiting, pain, loss of appetite, etc.)
The examination is performed in a calm environment by an experienced veterinarian in order to reduce stress for the animal and obtain optimal image quality. Your dog or cat will lie comfortably on its back on a padded cushion to protect its back, and its abdomen will be shaved to allow the ultrasound probe to pass through.
The examination must be performed on an empty stomach during a complete abdominal ultrasound, to allow observation of the entire stomach, liver, and gallbladder. Fasting is not required for pregnancy or urinary tract ultrasounds.
Abdominal ultrasound is an integral part of modern preventive veterinary medicine. It is invaluable for diagnosing internal diseases as well as for monitoring pregnancy and post-operative care.
It is a reliable, safe, and effective tool for the well-being and health of your companion animal.
2025 RATES INCLUDING TAXES
| Complete abdominal ultrasound | 254 |
| Complete urinary tract ultrasound | 140 |
| Single-organ ultrasound | 60 |
Examples of cases where ultrasound was essential:
→ Indy, the female dog who had eaten several silicone mini cupcake moulds, resulting in an intestinal obstruction,
→ Topper, the cat who was diagnosed with a small-cell lymphoma affecting the entire intestine,
→ Loki, the cat who had a large-cell lymphoma in the stomach — in this specific case, the early use of ultrasound was decisive for the success of the treatment,
→ H’Genji, the large Akita Inu who had a bleeding splenic tumour causing internal haemorrhage,
→ Little Daisy, who had a pyometra (uterine infection)…
Ultrasound was essential for all these animals to obtain their diagnosis, and therefore indirectly their appropriate treatment and a favourable outcome.