Veterinary Ultrasound in Maspalomas
High-precision diagnostic imaging for your pet in Gran Canaria. We use professional state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment for the highest quality diagnostic images.
Service Summary
- Technique
- High-resolution ultrasonography
- Equipment
- Professional state-of-the-art ultrasound machine
- Duration
- 20 – 45 minutes depending on examination
- Fasting
- Recommended for abdominal ultrasound (6-8h)
- Sedation
- Generally not necessary
- Report
- Digital, same day or within 24h
- Patients
- Dogs and cats
What is veterinary ultrasound?
Veterinary ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to obtain real-time images of your pet's internal organs and tissues. The ultrasound machine emits high-frequency sound waves through a transducer placed on the animal's skin, and the waves reflected by different tissues are converted into images on the equipment screen.
Unlike X-rays, ultrasound allows organs to be visualised in motion and images to be obtained in multiple planes, providing much more detailed diagnostic information about the structure, size, echogenicity and function of soft tissues. It is especially useful for evaluating the liver, kidneys, spleen, gallbladder, urinary bladder, intestines, lymph nodes, heart and major vessels.
Veterinary ultrasound is completely safe for your pet: it does not use ionising radiation, is non-invasive, and is painless. In the vast majority of cases it can be performed without sedation, although it may be necessary to shave the fur in the area to be explored to ensure transducer contact with the skin.
When does my pet need an ultrasound?
Your veterinarian may recommend an ultrasound in many clinical situations. Some of the most frequent reasons are:
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea without a clear cause
- Unexplained weight loss
- Increased abdominal volume or ascites
- Abnormalities in blood tests (liver, kidney, etc.)
- Polydipsia and/or polyuria (drinking and urinating more than normal)
- Difficulty urinating or haematuria
- Palpable masses in the abdomen
- Cardiac evaluation for suspected heart disease
- Respiratory difficulty or chronic cough
- Follow-up of known tumours
- Preventive check-up in older animals
- Pre-operative staging in animals with cancer
- Reproductive evaluation (pregnancy, pyometra, etc.)
- Guidance for puncture or biopsy of lesions
What happens during the examination?
Reception and history
On arrival, we collect the patient's clinical history and reason for consultation. It is useful to bring any previous reports or test results.
Patient preparation
We will shave the area to be examined and apply ultrasound coupling gel to ensure optimal contact between the transducer and the skin.
Ultrasound examination
The animal is placed in lateral recumbency (lying on its side) on a padded table. We perform a systematic examination with the transducer over the area to be evaluated.
Evaluation and report
We analyse all findings and prepare the written report with representative images. Results are sent to the referring veterinarian on the same day.
The diagnostic report
Each ultrasound examination at VETECO is accompanied by a complete written diagnostic report, prepared by the veterinarian responsible for the examination.
Detailed description
Systematic description of all organs examined: morphology, size, echogenicity, relationships with adjacent structures and relevant findings.
Representative images
Screenshots of the most relevant ultrasound images, labelled and commented to facilitate their understanding.
Diagnostic conclusions
Summary of findings with diagnostic guidance and recommendations for follow-up or treatment when appropriate.
Frequently asked questions about ultrasound
Related Services
Abdominal Ultrasound
Detailed exploration of the liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, intestines, and other abdominal organs to detect pathologies with precision.
Ecocardiography
Complete evaluation of the heart and cardiac function through specialized ultrasound to detect heart diseases and monitor their evolution.
Thoracic Ultrasound
Exploration of the thorax and lungs to detect pleural fluid, lung masses or other thoracic alterations with high precision.
Cervical Ultrasound
Exploration of neck structures: thyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes and trachea for diagnosis of cervical pathologies.
Does your pet need an ultrasound?
Contact us today and we will manage your appointment quickly. We attend referrals from veterinary clinics and owners from all over Gran Canaria.