Our veterinarian near Ashton offers radiology and ultrasound services for your horse.
When it comes to accurately diagnosing and treating your horse after he or she has experienced an injury or illness, you can count on our veterinary team to have the latest diagnostic equipment, including digital imaging devices and ultrasound machines.
Injuries and Ailments Diagnosed via Radiology and Ultrasounds
Digital imaging, including ultrasounds, radiographs, MRIs and CT scans are used to diagnose a variety of conditions and ailments in horses. Common conditions diagnosed include broken bones, joint problems, tumors, brain abnormalities and problems with the internal organs, including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and bladder.
Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging involves using sound waves to create an image on a computer monitor. When our team passes the wand over an injured area of your horse, we are able to find hidden problems like joint, tendon, muscle and ligament injuries. Ultrasound can also help in colic work-ups and pregnancy diagnosis. Ultrasound imaging is completely painless and does not have any side-effects.
Radiographs
The common term for a radiograph is an x-ray. These images can help diagnose problems and conditions with the bones and joints, such as broken bones, swelling in the joints and other types of bone abnormalities. X-rays can also be used to diagnose problems with the internal organs, like the heart, lungs, spleen, liver, and kidneys. If it is determined that your horse requires x-rays we can refer you to clinics that offer radiology.
Diagnosing Your Equine’s Ailment or Injury
Once Ashton Animal Clinic understands the depth of your equine’s illness or injury, a treatment plan will be developed in order to help your horse heal and restore their health.
If you have any questions or concerns about your horse’s health and his or her diagnosis, we would be happy to answer them and provide you with guidance in order to help make them comfortable during the healing process.