Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
We use radiography for diagnostic imaging. This allows us to produce highly detailed images of your pet's internal structures.
At Georgian Animal Hospital, we have a range of technology and tools to help diagnose your pet's medical issues as quickly as possible. We offer a variety of services, from radiology to surgical lasers and Idexx blood analysis.
With our diagnostic imaging capabilities, we can efficiently produce accurate diagnostic information about your pet's condition and provide immediate treatment options.
In-House Lab & Veterinary Pharmacy in Parry Sound
We perform tests and get results quickly in our in-house laboratory so that we can diagnose your pet's symptoms and begin treatment as soon as possible.
Our pet pharmacy in Parry Sound is stocked with a range of prescription diets and medications, providing us with quick access to any medications your pet may need while in our care.
Our Diagnostic Services
With our in-house veterinary diagnostics lab, we are pleased to offer diagnostic testing to allow our vets to provide you with an accurate diagnosis of your pet's medical issues.
- Radiography (X-rays)
Using a radiograph (X-ray), we can examine your pet's internal systems to reveal information that may be invisible from the outside.
Radiography is safe, painless and non-invasive. It uses only very low doses of radiation. Because the level of radiation exposure required to perform radiography is very low, even pregnant females and very young pets can undergo this procedure.
Radiographs can be used to evaluate bones and organs and diagnose conditions including broken bones, chronic arthritis, bladder stones, spinal cord diseases and some tumours.
- Idexx Blood Analyser
At our vet lab in Parry Sound, we can run several common and targeted blood tests to help us determine the health of your pet and diagnose illness.
Some of the most common veterinary blood tests we do are CBC (complete blood count), white blood count, hemoglobin and MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration), hematocrit, platelets, eosinophils, and blood serum profile.
All complete blood counts (CBCs) performed with IDEXX use the most advanced hematology technology available. Fluorescent laser flow cytometry methods and veterinary-specific algorithms make it possible to provide automated CBC results with an extremely high level of accuracy.
- Urinalysis
Urinalysis is a key diagnostic test that provides your vet with essential insights into the physical and chemical properties of your pet's urine.
Urinalysis is primarily used to assess the health of your animal's kidneys and urinary tract system, but it can also help detect issues in other organ systems and is important for diagnosing metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
This is a valuable diagnostic test for both healthy and sick animals, and we recommend that it be included in any comprehensive evaluation of your pet's overall health.
- Fecal Exams
A fecal exam is the microscopic examination of your pet's feces, which can be done at our in-house vet lab in Parry Sound.
The ultimate goal of a fecal exam is to identify and treat any GI infections that could be compromising your pet's health and even the health of your family. Fecals allow your vet to determine if your pet has intestinal parasites such as roundworms or hookworms.
Parasites can make pets uncomfortable, and irritable, and lead to more serious conditions. Some can even be transmitted to humans.
Since these parasites live in your pet’s gastrointestinal tract, they are often hidden from view. The only way to detect them is with a fecal exam.
Annual fecal examinations should be a vital part of every pet's routine wellness exam.
- Dental Technology
If your cat or dog is suffering from periodontal disease, our Parry Sound vets can help. They are trained to use dental tools such as dental scalers to remove tartar, polishers to create a smooth tooth surface by removal of calculus fragments and mechanically disrupting the plaque biofilm, and high-powered drills to remove tooth decay.
This technology allows your Parry Sound vet to clean your pet's teeth effectively and quickly.
New Patients Welcome
Georgian Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of all pets in Parry Sound, North Bay, Sudbury, Muskoka, and beyond. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.