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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
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