Pet Diagnostics

Cytology consists of collecting samples of cells in the area of interest and examining them under the microscope to identify bacteria, fungus, mites, or evaluate the type of cells a tissue or mass is comprised of. If your pet has a skin or ear infection or has masses our doctors will offer to perform cytology to better evaluate what is occurring. Services we provide for cytologies include:

• Ear Cytology
• Needle Aspirates
• Skin Scrapes
• Skin Cytology

Blood tests and other laboratory tests are essential in keeping your pet well and diagnosing illness. AMC offers an in-house, state-of-the-art laboratory enabling us to provide accurate laboratory results within a very short period of time. The faster we are able to diagnose your pet’s health issue, the faster we can treat it! In addition, we work with an outside lab to offer any specialized tests your pet may need. Services we provide within our lab include:

• Chemistries
• CBC
• EKG
• Fecal
• Urinalysis

While more common in older cats and dogs, heart problems can also occur in puppies and kittens. The good news is that, with early detection, heart problems in both young and old dogs and cats can be treated and controlled, thereby enabling them to live longer and lead more normal lives. Come in for a checkup today so that we have a better opportunity to catch symptoms early, so your pet can continue to live a normal life if heart problems should occur.

A radiograph (X-ray) is a type of photograph that looks inside the body and reveals information that may not be discernible from the outside. Radiography can be used to evaluate your pet’s internal organs like the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs, as well as bones. When it comes to accurately diagnose your pet, radiology can be an extremely valuable tool in our diagnostic arsenal.

We work closely with specialists – who we refer to when the situation is needed.