Pet Ultrasound

When your pet isn’t feeling well, getting clear answers quickly matters. At Amethyst Veterinary Clinic, we offer pet ultrasound so we can take a closer look at what’s happening inside your dog or cat without surgery and without sending you across the Valley for imaging.

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images of your pet’s internal organs. It’s painless, noninvasive, and radiation-free. While X-rays are excellent for showing bones and the overall size and shape of organs, ultrasound lets us see inside soft tissues and watch structures in motion. The two often work hand in hand, along with bloodwork from our in-house laboratory, to give us a complete picture of your pet’s health.

What Abdominal Ultrasound Can Show Us

Abdominal ultrasound gives us a detailed view of the organs in your pet’s belly, including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, bladder, stomach, intestines, pancreas, and adrenal glands. We may recommend one to help:

  • Investigate vomiting, diarrhea, or changes in appetite or weight
  • Evaluate abnormal bloodwork or urinalysis results
  • Look for bladder stones, masses, or fluid in the abdomen
  • Check for an intestinal blockage or swallowed foreign object
  • Monitor a known condition, like kidney or liver disease, over time

Finding problems early often means more treatment options and a better outcome, which is why ultrasound can also be a valuable part of senior wellness care.

What to Expect at Your Pet’s Ultrasound Appointment

Ultrasound is a quick, comfortable procedure for most pets. We’ll gently shave a small patch of fur on your pet’s belly, apply a water-based gel, and move a handheld probe over the area while the images appear on a screen. Many pets do well with gentle positioning and lots of praise, while others benefit from light sedation to help them stay relaxed and still.

As a Fear Free Certified Clinic, we take your pet’s emotional well-being as seriously as their physical health. Our team uses low-stress handling, a calm environment, and plenty of patience to keep the experience as positive as possible.

Before the appointment, we may ask you to withhold food for several hours, since a full stomach can make some organs harder to see. We’ll give you clear instructions ahead of time and walk you through the results afterward, so you understand exactly what we found and what comes next.

Schedule a Pet Ultrasound in Chandler, AZ

If your pet has symptoms that need a closer look, we’re here to help. Call us at 480-996-0010 or book online to schedule an appointment at Amethyst Veterinary Clinic. We proudly serve pet families in Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, and throughout the East Valley.