.svg)
📞 Appointment and laboratory: 010 739 9130
Internal diseases are diseases that do not appear on top. The liver, kidneys, pancreas and endocrine system can be shaken without the appearance of external changes in the pet for a long time.
therefore diagnostics — that is, blood tests, ultrasound and X-ray — is the most important tool of veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Hospital Sacrum's capabilities in Vantaa
We have invested in state-of-the-art diagnostics to get the answers quickly under one roof.
- My own laboratory: We often receive the results of blood tests (blood counts, inflammatory values, internal organ counts) already during the visit. This is critical in acute situations.
- Ultrasound: With modern equipment, we see the structure of the organs of the abdominal cavity. We can find tumors, cysts and inflammations that do not show up on X-rays.
- Digital X-ray: For examination of the skeleton and thoracic cavity (heart, lungs).
Examples: What does early diagnosis mean?
- Renal failure: When creatinine rises in the blood, 75% of the kidneys are already destroyed. With regular screening (SDMA value), we can find the deficiency earlier and slow its progression with diet by years.
- Tumors: A tumor of the spleen can be asymptomatic until it ruptures (life-threatening). A tumor found by ultrasound can be removed in a controlled manner before it causes bleeding.
- Uterine inflammation: The wet uterus of a female dog is easier to cut when the dog is still in good shape, and not in a state of blood poisoning.
When for examinations?
We recommend extensive blood tests for everyone for seniors over 8 years annually, as well as always if there are vague changes in the pet's well-being (fatigue, drinking, lack of appetite).
Knowledge doesn't add to the pain, it gives you the opportunity to treat.
📍 Veterinary Hospital Sacrum — Porttisuontie 13, Vantaa
Not all lameness requires surgery. Read the veterinarian's assessment: when rest is enough and when surgery is needed (eg cruciate ligament, fracture, OCD).
Is your cat easily tired, unwilling to play, or out of breath? Read on to find out when these symptoms might indicate heart disease or another condition requiring examination.
Does your cat have tartar, red gums, or bad breath? Read when dental care is necessary and why a cat's oral pain can go unnoticed.
Is your cat breathing with its mouth open or panting? Learn why this symptom is an emergency and why your cat needs to be brought to the emergency clinic quickly.
Failure to eat is life threatening to the cat. Read about why cat fasting leads to liver damage and when to go to the emergency room in Vantaa.
Does the cat breathe with its mouth open or groan? This is always a serious symptom. Read the veterinarian's instructions on why a cat's breathing difficulty requires an immediate emergency visit.