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Veterinary Diagnostics in Las Vegas, NV

At Sahara Pines Animal Hospital, we have many advanced veterinary diagnostic tools on hand to help us care for your pet. These include our pet radiology (X-ray) and ultrasound equipment, along with our in-house Heska laboratory for running full comprehensive blood panels with disease screening. Our ability to perform a variety of tests and imaging procedures right here in our Las Vegas animal hospital means we can arrive at a diagnosis for your pet more quickly, while also enlisting the aid of veterinary specialists when needed. Whichever procedure your pet requires, you can expect our team to treat them with the utmost care during their appointment.

We recommend routine blood testing for dogs and cats to make sure they’re staying healthy. Contact us today to request an appointment for your pet!

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In-House Blood Testing

To thoroughly assess your pet’s health, we rely on our in-house laboratory equipment. At Sahara Pines Animal Hospital, we recommend routine screening tests to detect underlying signs of disease before the disease itself is clinically apparent. This allows us to pursue prompt treatment for your pet, with the goal of helping them live a longer, healthier life.

We offer the following tests to evaluate your pet’s condition on a regular basis:

  • Baseline blood profile: A small blood test that checks your pet’s internal organ health
  • Annual health profile: A blood test that checks your pet’s red and white blood cell counts, and a more comprehensive internal organ screen to check for certain health conditions
  • Senior health profile: A comprehensive internal organ screen that includes thyroid testing, electrolytes, red and white blood cell counts, and urine specific gravity
  • Golden years health profile: A comprehensive internal organ screen that includes thyroid testing, electrolytes, and red and white blood cell counts

Additional In-House Laboratory Testing

In addition to bloodwork, our in-house laboratory allows us to perform a range of diagnostic tests that provide valuable insight into your pet’s health, often during the same visit.

  • Urinalysis: A urinalysis evaluates your pet’s urine to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions.
  • Fecal Exams: Fecal testing screens for intestinal parasites that can affect your pet’s health and, in some cases, be transmitted to people.
  • Cytology: Cytology involves examining cells under a microscope to identify infections, inflammation, or abnormal growths in areas like the skin, ears, or lumps.

Digital Radiology

A radiograph, or X-ray, is an image produced with the aid of radiation. At Sahara Pines Animal Hospital, we use digital X-ray equipment, which produces less radiation than film X-ray and generates higher-quality images of the bones, joints, heart, lungs, and abdominal organs.

With digital radiography, we can painlessly view specific areas in your pet that may need treatment. X-ray images can provide us with information about your pet that blood work and a physical exam can’t, such as intestinal blockages, heart, kidney, and liver disease, tumors, arthritis, bladder stones, broken bones, and potentially even diseases of the spinal cord.