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Pet Diagnostics | In-House Lab, X-Rays & Ultrasound | Maple Ridge Animal Hospital
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Pet Diagnostics & X-Rays for Dogs & Cats

The best decisions start with good information. Our in-house lab and imaging give your pet fast, accurate answers, often during the same visit.

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In-House

Bloodwork, urinalysis, X-rays, and ultrasound are all performed right here, no referral needed.

Same Visit

Many lab results are ready while you're still with us, so treatment can often start the same day.

Plain Language

We walk you through every result and what it means for your pet before building a plan together.

Why It Matters

Why Diagnostics Matter

Dogs and cats can't tell us where it hurts, and they're experts at hiding illness. Diagnostic testing lets us see what an exam alone can't, so nothing important gets missed:

Pets Hide Illness

Testing uncovers problems early, often before your dog or cat shows any symptoms at all.

Seeing Below the Surface

X-rays and ultrasound show bones, lungs, heart, and organs an exam can't reach.

Faster Answers

In-house lab work means many results arrive during your visit, not days later.

Tracking Health Over Time

Baseline and senior screenings let us spot small changes before they become big problems.

Veterinarian reviewing a pet's digital X-ray at Maple Ridge Animal Hospital
Reading the X-rays
Our Toolkit

Our In-House Diagnostic Capabilities

From quick screenings to advanced imaging, most testing happens right here in our hospital:

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In-House Bloodwork

CBC, chemistry panels, and electrolytes evaluate organ function, infection, anemia, and more.

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Urinalysis & Fecal Testing

Assesses kidney and urinary tract health and screens for intestinal parasites.

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Digital X-Rays

A detailed look at bones, lungs, heart size, and anything your pet shouldn't have swallowed.

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Ultrasound Imaging

Real-time visualization of internal organs, tissues, and fluid, all completely painless.

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Cytology, Skin & Ear Testing

Identifies infections, allergies, and the nature of lumps and masses.

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Send-Out Lab Partnerships

For specialized testing, we work with trusted partner laboratories and call you as soon as results arrive.

Results in Plain Language

Test results only help if they make sense. We sit down with you, explain what we found in plain language, and build the treatment plan together, never around you.

Advanced Care, Right Here at Home

With 20+ years of veterinary experience and a full in-house lab, we can diagnose and start treating most conditions without sending you across town for a referral.

Veterinarian drawing blood from a cat for in-house lab testing at Maple Ridge Animal Hospital
Gentle hands, quick answers
Veterinarian performing an ultrasound examination on a pet
Ultrasound in real time
Know the Signs

When We May Recommend Diagnostics

Testing helps us get answers quickly when something seems off. Contact us if your pet is experiencing:

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Vomiting, diarrhea, or poor appetite
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Drinking or urinating more than usual
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Lethargy or low energy
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Stiffness, limping, or signs of pain
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Unexplained weight loss or gain
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New lumps, masses, or skin changes
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Senior pet annual or semi-annual screening
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Monitoring for pets on long-term medication

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Common Questions

Pet Diagnostics FAQs

What can bloodwork tell you about my pet?
A CBC and chemistry panel evaluate organ function, infection, anemia, electrolytes, and more. Bloodwork often reveals problems before symptoms appear, which is why we recommend it for wellness screening as well as sick visits.
Will my pet need sedation for X-rays or ultrasound?
Most pets do fine with gentle handling alone. Digital X-rays take just moments, and ultrasound is painless. Mild sedation is only used when a pet is anxious or painful, and we always discuss it with you first.
What is the difference between an X-ray and an ultrasound?
Digital X-rays give a detailed still picture of bones, lungs, and heart size. Ultrasound shows internal organs, tissues, and fluid moving in real time. The two are often used together for a complete picture of your pet's health.
How quickly will we get results?
Because most testing is done in-house, many results are available during your visit, so treatment can often start the same day. Specialized send-out tests go to our partner laboratories, and we call you as soon as results arrive.
Why do senior pets need screening if they seem healthy?
Pets age faster than people and are experts at hiding illness. Annual or semi-annual screening for senior dogs and cats catches kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, and other conditions early, when they're most treatable.

Answers Start Here

Whether it's a routine senior screening or something just seems off with your pet, our in-house lab and imaging can get you answers fast.

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