Veterinary Lab & Diagnostics

Our Diagnostic Services 

At Westend Veterinary Hospital, our in-house lab is equipped with the following technology to help us diagnose your pet's condition and treat them in a timely manner:

• Radiography (Digital X-rays)

  Digital radiography is safe, painless and non-invasive. The images captured can be used to evaluate bones and organs, and diagnose conditions including broken bones, chronic arthritis, bladder stones, spinal cord diseases and some tumours.

  It uses only very low doses of radiation, so even pregnant females and very young pets can undergo this procedure.

• Digital Dental X-Rays

  Digital dental X-rays allow our team to examine the 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.

• Ultrasound

  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.

• 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 perform an electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG).

  An electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity of a heart using electrodes attached to the skin with sticky plastic patches. The data collected during this test can show how a heart is functioning and detect any irregularities. This procedure can be completed easily and quickly.

• Bloodwork

  At our vet lab in Orangeville, we can run a number of common and targeted blood tests to help us determine your pet's health 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.

• Urinalysis

  Urinalysis is the study of your pet's urine. It is primarily used to assess the health of your pet'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.

• 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 Orangeville.

  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.

In-House Veterinary Pharmacy 

Once we diagnose your pet's condition, your veterinarian can prescribe and supply the medications to help resolve or manage your pet's issue.

When it's time to renew your pet's prescription, let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We'll have your pet's medication ready and waiting when you come in to pick it up.

In-House Pet Health Supplies

At Westend Veterinary Hospital, we are committed to providing pet parents with the best diet and health care products to treat their pet's medical issues and maintain their good health.

Our animal hospital is well-stocked with prescription diets, parasite prevention products, medications and more, allowing our team to provide you with the products your four-legged friend needs while in our care.