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ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUNDS

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ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

Advanced Mobile Veterinary Abdominal Ultrasound & Diagnostic Services

Ensure precise diagnoses and optimal patient care with Compassionate Veterinary Care’s (CVC) mobile diagnostic imaging services. Led by Dr. Tonero, we bring advanced, specialist-level abdominal ultrasound and minimally invasive diagnostic procedures directly to your general practice.

By utilizing state-of-the-art mobile imaging technology, we eliminate the need to refer your patients to outside specialty centers. You get real-time, expert evaluations, accurate monitoring of complex conditions, and actionable treatment plans—all while keeping your clients and patients in the familiar comfort of your clinic.

Comprehensive Abdominal Ultrasound Evaluations

An abdominal ultrasound is a powerful, non-invasive imaging tool that allows us to see beyond what standard X-rays can reveal. Dr. Tonero performs a meticulous, real-time assessment of the size, shape, and internal architecture of the abdominal organs. This level of detail is critical for the early detection, definitive diagnosis, and ongoing monitoring of internal medicine conditions.

Our ultrasound evaluations provide high-definition imaging of the:

Liver and Gallbladder

Kidneys and Bladder

Spleen and Pancreas

Gastrointestinal Tract (Stomach, Small and Large Intestines)

Adrenal Glands and Lymph Nodes

Reproductive Organs

Precision Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

When an ultrasound reveals an abnormality, such as a mass, enlarged organ, or abnormal fluid accumulation, visual diagnosis is often just the first step. Dr. Tonero utilizes the ultrasound unit to perform highly precise, minimally invasive sampling procedures right on the spot. This allows for a faster diagnosis without the need for exploratory surgery.

Our on-site ultrasound-guided capabilities include:

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA): Safely and accurately guiding a small needle into an organ (such as the liver or spleen), enlarged lymph node, or tumor to collect cellular samples for cytological analysis.
Cystocentesis: A sterile, guided collection of urine directly from the bladder, essential for accurate urinalysis and bacterial cultures.
Abdominocentesis (Fluid Aspiration): The safe removal of abnormal fluid from the abdominal cavity for diagnostic testing (fluid analysis) or therapeutic relief to improve the patient's comfort.
Tru-Cut Tissue Biopsies: When a larger tissue sample is required for histopathology, ultrasound guidance ensures the biopsy instrument targets the exact area of concern while safely avoiding major blood vessels.

Conditions We Diagnose & Monitor

With expert imaging and immediate sampling capabilities, CVC helps your practice diagnose and manage a wide array of complex internal medicine cases, including:

Hepatic & Biliary Disease: Hepatitis, hepatic lipidosis, liver shunts, and gallbladder mucoceles.
Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Disorders: Acute/chronic pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), GI ulcers, and motility disorders.
Urinary Tract Conditions: Chronic kidney disease (CKD), urolithiasis (stones), pyelonephritis, and bladder tumors.
Oncology & Cancers: Early detection and staging of abdominal masses, lymphoma, and hemangiosarcoma.

The CVC Diagnostic Advantage

Keep Diagnostics In-House: Enhance your practice’s revenue and retain case control while offering premium specialty services to your clients.
Faster Answers: Immediate clinical feedback and rapid, precise tissue sampling mean you can start targeted treatments sooner.
Reduced Patient Stress: Non-invasive imaging performed in a familiar environment prevents the anxiety of traveling to a busy, unfamiliar specialty hospital.
Bring expert diagnostics and specialist-guided procedures directly to your practice today.

Advanced Mobile Abdominal Ultrasound Services for Veterinary Practices

Ensure precise diagnosis and optimal pet health with our mobile abdominal ultrasound services. Our expert veterinarian specializes in non-invasive imaging, delivering detailed evaluations for accurate monitoring of abdominal conditions —all within the comfort of your general practice.

✔ High-quality imaging for early detection and diagnosis

✔ Convenient in-clinic service—eliminates external referrals

✔ Tailored treatment plans for comprehensive patient care
Trust us to bring expert diagnostics directly to your practice. Schedule an appointment today!

Conditions We Diagnose with Ultrasound:

Hepatic and gallbladder diseases such as hepatitis, gallbladder mucocele, and hepatic lipidosis.

Pancreatitis, gastrointestinal ulcers, and motility disorders.

Urinary conditions like kidney disease, urolithiasis, and pyelonephritis.

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CONDITIONS MANAGED

Gastrointestinal (GI) System

■ Gastrointestinal (GI) System
■ Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
■ Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
■ Pancreatitis
■ Hepatic and gallbladder disease (e.g., hepatitis, immature gallbladder mucocele, portosystemic shunts, hepatic lipidosis, hepatic encephalopathy)
■ Gastrointestinal ulcers
■ Intestinal motility disorders
■ Esophageal diseases (e.g., megaesophagus)

Endocrine System

■ Diabetes mellitus
■ Hypothyroidism
■ Hyperthyroidism
■ Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism)
■ Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism)
■ Hyperparathyroidism
■ Hypoparathyroidism
■ Acromegaly
■ Insulinoma
■ Pheochromocytoma

Respiratory System

■ Chronic bronchitis
■ Asthma (feline asthma)
■ Pneumonia
■ Pulmonary hypertension
■ Tracheal collapse

Urinary System

■ Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
■ Acute kidney injury (AKI)
■ Glomerulonephritis
■ Protein-losing nephropathy
■ Urinary incontinence
■ Urolithiasis (bladder or kidney stones)
■ Lower urinary tract disease (e.g., feline idiopathic cystitis)
■ Pyelonephritis

Immune-Mediated Diseases

■ Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)
■ Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
■ Precursor-directed immune-mediated anemia (PIMA)
■ Immune-mediated polyarthritis
■ Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Infectious Diseases

■ Tick-borne diseases (e.g., Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis)
■ Fungal infections (e.g., aspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis)
■ Viral infections (e.g., FIV, FeLV, feline infectious peritonitis)
■ Parasitic infections (e.g., intestinal parasites, toxoplasmosis)
■ Bacterial infections (e.g., leptospirosis, brucellosis)
■ Mycoplasma infections

Hematologic Disorders

■ Anemia (non-regenerative, hemolytic)
■ Coagulopathies (e.g., von Willebrand disease, hemophilia)
■ Leukopenia or leukocytosis due to systemic illness
■ Hypercoagulable states (e.g., thromboembolic disease)

Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders

■ Obesity
■ Starvation or malnutrition
■ Hyperlipidemia
■ Vitamin or mineral imbalances (e.g., hypocalcemia, hypokalemia)