Advanced care services go above and beyond a general hospital visit for pets. Advanced services may be items such as specialized surgeries, eye treatment, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, or therapies. Please click on any of the subheadings listed below to learn more about our services in advanced care.
Radiology (x-ray) is an important diagnostic tool for capturing single images of bones and soft tissue. Hope Animal Hospital's digital radiography machine means that, unlike the old film and chemical processing, digital radiographs can be done quickly and safely, providing images with excellent clarity and thus increasing their diagnostic efficacy. Some patients may need to be sedated or anesthetized depending on the patient and the area being radiographed.... Read more
Hope Animal Hospital's advanced ultrasound machine captures moving images of soft tissue. It is a painless and safe procedure, but it does require a shaved belly. Ultrasound is especially good for diagnosing abnormalities such as cancerous masses and intestinal abnormalities in the abdomen.... Read more