Cats will undergo diagnostic testing including bloodwork, urinalysis, thoracic radiographs, needle aspirate or biopsy, possibly
abdominal ultrasound prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility.
Our concern with underlying and unassociated diseases is why we perform a screening chest /
abdominal ultrasound prior to determining if the I - 131 is to be injected.Our concern with underlying and unassociated diseases is why we perform a screening chest /
abdominal ultrasound prior to determining if the I - 131 is to be injected.
Small gallstones were found in surgery from two out of three patients, although not observed in repeated
abdominal ultrasound prior to surgery.
Not exact matches
I also advocate following the cervix with
ultrasound, especially if it looks concerning on
abdominal imaging or if a woman has a history of early delivery in
prior pregnancy.
If you and your pet are attending an appointment with a veterinary internal medicine specialist or
abdominal ultrasound, please do not feed your pet 12 hours
prior to your appointment.
It is best to withhold food for 6 - 8 hours
prior to
abdominal ultrasound (provided there are no medical contraindications) to ensure the most diagnostic imagery.
If your cat is having an
abdominal ultrasound, please try not to let your pet urinate for the 3 hours
prior to your appointment.
For
abdominal ultrasound with the internal medicine specialist, please withhold food after midnight the day
prior to the
ultrasound.
Radiographs (x-rays) or
abdominal ultrasound typically is done to diagnose the underlying illness
prior to surgery.