Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
Electromagnetic radiation and other technologies are used for diagnostic imaging. This allows us to produce highly detailed images of your pet's internal structures.
The advanced tools we use at Woburn Animal Hospital help us to accurately diagnose your pet's medical issues. We offer numerous services, from digital radiology to ultrasound and ECG.
With our diagnostic imaging capabilities, we're able to efficiently produce accurate diagnostic data about your pet's condition and offer immediate treatment options.
In-House Veterinary Lab & Pet Pharmacy in Woburn
In our in-house vet laboratory, we perform tests and receive results quickly so that we can diagnose your pet's symptoms and start treatment as soon as possible.
Our pet pharmacy in Woburn is stocked with a variety of prescription medications and diets, providing us with quick access to any medications your pet may require while in our care.
Our Diagnostic Services
With our in-house veterinary diagnostics lab, we can offer advanced diagnostic testing to allow our vets to give an accurate diagnosis of your pet's medical issues.
- Radiography (Digital X-Rays)
With a radiograph (digital X-ray), we can examine your pet's internal systems to reveal data that may not be visible from the outside.
Radiography is non-invasive, safe and painless. Because it uses only very low doses of radiation, even pregnant females and very young pets can undergo this procedure.
Radiographs can be used to evaluate organs and bones, and diagnose conditions including bladder stones, chronic arthritis, spinal cord diseases, broken bones and some tumors.
- Ultrasound
The use of diagnostic imaging allows our team of veterinary professionals to create extremely detailed images of your pet's internal structures.
With ultrasound imaging, we expose part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body.
Because we capture ultrasound images in real-time, we can see the structure and movement of your pet's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through the blood vessels.
Having this valuable technology available to our vets in our in-house lab means that your dog or cat's condition can be diagnosed quickly and treatment can start sooner.
- Bloodwork
At our vet lab in Woburn we are able to run a number of common and specialized blood tests to determine the health of your pet, and to diagnose illness.
Some of the most common veterinary blood tests we do are CBC (complete blood count), white blood count, hemoglobin and MCHC, hematocrit, platelets, eosinophils, and blood serum profile.
- 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 be helpful in detecting 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 should 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 Woburn.
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, 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 examines should be a vital part of every pet's routine wellness exam.
- ECG / EKG
If your veterinarian performs a physical examination and suspects your pet may have a heart disorder, we usually take chest X-Rays and an electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG).
This procedure can be completed easily and quickly. It reveals data that may be integral to your pet's diagnosis. In other cases, a cardiac ultrasound may be required to identify disorders in the chambers of the heart.
- Digital Dental X-Rays
If your cat or dog is suffering periodontal disease, much of this damage occurs below the gum line, where it can't be easily seen. Digital dental X-rays help our veterinarians assess your pet's oral health.
Digital X-rays are safer for your pet. They allow our team of veterinary professionals to examine roots, bones and internal anatomy of your cat or dog's teeth.
With digital X-rays, the risk of radiation exposure for your pet is significantly lower than with traditional X-ray technology. We are able to see below the surface of your pet's gum line to fully evaluate each tooth.
This technology allows your Woburn vet to see results immediately, then project them onto a computer screen to review.
- Cold Lasers
Cold lasers are a pain- and drug-free therapeutic treatment for inflammation and pain conditions in cats and dogs.
Cold laser therapy is non-surgical, usually used in conjunction with other treatments.