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Veterinary Ultrasound for Dogs & Cats in San Jose

The vet just said your pet needs an ultrasound and you're picturing your own pregnancy scans. Pretty much the same idea - we use sound waves to see inside your pet's body without any cutting or radiation.

At Acacia Pet Clinic on Pearl Avenue, our ultrasound machine helps us diagnose problems with organs, check for tumors, look at the heart, and yes - count puppies or kittens before birth. It's painless, safe, and gives us information x-rays can't provide.

Abdominal Ultrasound

Our most common use - checking organs in the belly for issues:

  • Liver & Kidneys: Detecting stones, tumors, or enlargement.
  • Bladder: Finding stones or thickened walls from infection.
  • Spleen: Checking for masses or bleeding tumors.
  • Intestines: Diagnosing obstructions or foreign objects.

Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography) for Pet Heart Health

Also called echocardiography, looking specifically at the heart:

  • Function: Measuring how well the heart pumps blood.
  • Valves: Checking for leaky valves (common in small dogs).
  • Muscle Disease: Diagnosing thickening walls in cats.
  • Fluid: Detecting fluid buildup around the heart.

Pregnancy Checks

  • Confirm pregnancy as early as 3-4 weeks.
  • Count puppies/kittens (easier when small!).
  • Check fetal heartbeats and movement.
  • Estimate due dates for safer delivery.

The Procedure

  • We shave a small patch of fur for skin contact.
  • Ultrasound gel is applied (it feels cold!).
  • Exam takes 15-30 minutes; most pets are fine.
  • Totally non-invasive, no pain, no radiation.

When is Ultrasound Recommended?

Abnormal blood work (Liver/Kidney values)
Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
Heart murmurs or irregular beats
Abdominal masses felt during exams
Urinary problems (blood, straining)

Schedule Veterinary Ultrasound in San Jose

If your dog or cat needs ultrasound imaging, we provide this service right here. No need to travel to a specialty center for routine scans. Call us to schedule.

Welcome to Your Trusted Animal Hospital in San Jose

At Acacia Pet Clinic, our experienced veterinarians provide compassionate urgent care and wellness services. As a leading San Jose animal hospital, we are proud to serve pets from Cambrian Park, Willow Glen, and Campbell.

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