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Comprehensive Diagnostic Care for Your Cat's Health
At Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital, we understand that keeping your cat healthy requires more than just regular check-ups. Our cat diagnostic care in Charlotte focuses on early detection of potential health issues to ensure your feline friend remains comfortable, happy, and active throughout their life. Regular visits to the vet, combined with advanced diagnostic tools, help us catch problems early and prevent them from developing into serious conditions.
Advanced Diagnostic Services to Keep Your Cat Healthy
Our veterinary team provides a wide range of diagnostic services, including blood work, urine tests, and imaging. These diagnostic tools help us detect underlying health problems before they become too advanced, allowing us to create effective treatment plans tailored to your cat’s needs.
In-House Laboratory Services for Fast, Accurate Results
We offer in-house laboratory services equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology that provide quick, accurate results, enabling us to diagnose your cat’s health issues efficiently and monitor their condition over time. Common tests performed in our lab include:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures the levels of red and white blood cells, helping detect anemia, infections, and other health issues.
- Blood Chemistry Panel: Assesses the function of vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, helping identify early signs of diseases such as kidney failure or diabetes.
- Electrolyte Panel: Monitors levels of sodium, potassium, and chloride, which can help identify dehydration, kidney disease, or metabolic disorders.
- Urinalysis: Detects urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes, ensuring early intervention when necessary.
- Fecal Testing: Identifies intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, and Giardia, ensuring your cat remains parasite-free.
By conducting these tests during routine wellness visits, we can establish a baseline for your cat’s health and quickly detect any abnormalities.
Clear Digital X-Rays for Accurate Diagnosis
Digital X-ray technology is an essential tool in our diagnostic toolkit. It allows us to capture detailed images of your cat’s bones, joints, organs, and soft tissues. With faster results and clearer images than traditional X-rays, digital X-rays help us diagnose problems quickly and accurately. They are particularly useful for detecting issues like broken bones, foreign objects in the body, or tumors.
One advantage of digital X-rays is that images can be sent instantly to a veterinary radiologist for specialized analysis, ensuring your cat receives the most accurate diagnosis.
Ultrasound for Non-Invasive Internal Imaging
Ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that provides real-time images of your cat’s internal organs, helping us detect problems like tumors, foreign objects and organs. Using sound waves, ultrasound provides clear views of your cat’s abdomen without the need for surgery. For quick ultrasounds, your cat can likely be awake for the procedure. For longer ultrasounds, we may use a light sedative to help your cat stay calm for the procedure.
Ultrasound is especially useful for detecting:
- Abdominal masses or growths
- Foreign objects your cat may have ingested
- Pregnancy (for those planning on breeding)
Our doctors perform abdominal ultrasounds on site and can facilitate for an ultrasound of the heart to be performed by a specialist or a third-party imaging company.
Allergy and Dermatology Testing for Your Cat’s Comfort
If your cat suffers from itchy skin, hair loss, or other skin issues, it could be due to allergies or infections. We offer comprehensive allergy and dermatology testing to pinpoint the underlying cause of your cat’s discomfort. Common triggers of skin problems in cats include food allergies, pollen, mold, and skin cytology.
Our dermatology services include:
- Skin Scraping: Used to diagnose parasitic infections like mange or fungal infections.
- Blood Work: Helps detect immune-related conditions and food allergies.
Based on the results, we will develop a treatment plan tailored to your cat, including dietary changes, topical treatments, or medications to manage their condition and improve their comfort.
Advanced Diagnostic Services for Your Cat
At Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital, our cat diagnostic care in Charlotte is designed to provide thorough, timely, and accurate results, helping us identify health issues early and keep your cat in top condition. From routine exams to advanced imaging and testing, we are committed to providing the best care for your feline companion.
Contact us today to schedule your cat’s wellness exam and take the first step in ensuring their long-term health.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend wellness exams for your cat at least once a year. Senior cats or those with health concerns may need more frequent visits to ensure any potential issues are addressed early.
