Pet Diagnostics for Dogs and Cats in Chilliwack
Pet diagnostics in Chilliwack are most useful when the answers come back while you are still in the building. A sick dog or cat cannot tell you where it hurts, so lab work and imaging do the talking. Our in-house laboratory returns most results the same visit, which means care plans start the day the question is asked instead of days later.
In-House Laboratory Testing in Chilliwack
Blood panels, biochemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and snap testing all run in our own lab. Same-visit results matter most for pets that feel unwell today: kidney values, blood sugar, and infection markers guide the next step before you leave. For specialised work such as cultures, titre testing, progesterone timing, and ACTH stimulation, we partner with a reference laboratory and call you the moment results land.
Digital X-Rays for Dogs and Cats
Radiographs answer questions about bones, joints, the chest, and the abdomen: fractures, swallowed objects, heart size, and arthritis all show up here. Digital images are ready in minutes, and because they can be shared electronically, a radiology consult with our specialist referral partners is only ever a click away for complex cases.
Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound shows the soft tissue detail X-rays cannot: the texture of the liver and kidneys, the bladder wall, blood flow, and pregnancy monitoring. It is painless, non-invasive, and most pets lie comfortably through the scan with nothing more than a patient technician and a quiet room.
Common Tests Explained
Fine needle aspirates sample lumps without surgery. Skin scrapings find mites. Giardia and parvovirus testing confirm infections quickly. Clotting assessments check surgical readiness. Your veterinarian will always explain what a test looks for and what the result changes before running it.
Pre-Anaesthetic Testing
Before any procedure that needs anaesthesia, screening bloodwork confirms the liver and kidneys are ready to process it safely. It is a small step that occasionally changes the plan, and that is exactly the point: finding a concern before surgery is always better than finding it during.
When Your Veterinarian Recommends Testing
Testing is never a fishing trip. Each recommendation connects to a question your pet's exam raised: is this limp bone or soft tissue, is the thirst kidney-related, is the lump anything to worry about? Understanding the why is part of the visit, and our doctors welcome the questions that careful owners ask.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How fast do pet blood test results come back?
Most panels run in our in-house lab return results during the same visit. Specialised tests sent to the reference laboratory typically take a few days, and we call you as soon as they arrive.
Does my pet need to be sedated for X-rays or ultrasound?
Most pets manage imaging with gentle handling alone. Mild sedation is occasionally used for anxious pets or painful positioning, and your veterinarian will discuss it with you first.
Why does my senior pet need bloodwork if they seem fine?
Age-related changes in organs often begin long before symptoms show at home. Screening bloodwork establishes a baseline and catches shifts early, when they are easiest to manage.
Stop guessing and get answers the same day. Call (604) 824-0005 to book lab work or imaging for your dog or cat at our Vedder Road clinic, open 7 days a week.