Waldorf Emergency Care Offers In-House Laboratory Services
Pets can become ill or injured suddenly, and you may need emergency care during times when your vet office is not open. Problems such as severe dehydration, breathing difficulty, obvious pain, excessive bleeding, broken bones, seizures or unconsciousness need fast care to save the life of your pet. Emergency veterinary facilities have the equipment and skilled experience animals need when they have a life-threatening condition. At Waldorf Emergency Care in Waldorf, we offer in-house laboratory services for fast and accurate diagnosis of veterinary health issues.
Fecal Testing
We can provide fecal testing to determine if your pet has internal parasites that are causing signs of illness, such as severe vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. These small parasites can make animals very sick and can be quickly treated with the proper medications once a diagnosis is made.
Urinalysis
Urinalysis can help veterinarians determine if infection of the urinary tract is causing symptoms of frequent urination or painful urination. The test can also provide information about blood in the urine that could indicate a blockage in the urinary tract, such as a stone.
Blood Tests
Blood tests are used to determine the levels of certain chemicals in the body that indicate problems with organ function. Some tests can detect anemia or infection in the body. Other tests can detect when the heart, liver, kidneys or pancreas are functioning poorly. These tests help the veterinarian to pinpoint specific problems in animals’ bodies that require treatment.
Cytology
In some cases, tissue abnormalities can result in severe physical problems for animals. Cytology studies the tissue under a microscope to determine the severity of the problem and to determine the appropriate treatment that can help. Tissue may be extracted from the animal through biopsy, using a hollow needle to extract the cells.
Make Waldorf Emergency Care Your Emergency Animal Hospital in Waldorf
The veterinarians and staff at Waldorf Emergency Care know how important your pet is to you and your family. That’s why we offer professional, compassionate care for all our patients in Waldorf and nearby communities when they have an emergency situation. We treat a wide range of health problems, including heatstroke, ingestion of toxic substances, car accident injuries, wounds from fighting with other animals, eye injuries, breathing problems and seizures. Call Waldorf Emergency Care today at (301) 705-9700 to learn how we can learn in a veterinary emergency, with in-house laboratory services and experienced care.