Advanced Diagnostics for Your Pet’s Health & Recovery
At Animal ER of Northwest Houston, we believe that accurate, fast diagnostics are the cornerstone of excellent emergency care. When your dog or cat is injured or dealing with an illness, our tools and experience work together to deliver the answers needed for effective support and stabilization.
What Diagnostic Tools We Use
Our veterinary team is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to find what’s going on beneath the surface:
- Ultrasound for soft tissue, abdominal, and thoracic imaging
- X-rays (digital radiography) to identify bone injuries, internal organ issues, and foreign bodies
- In-house laboratory services, including hematology, blood chemistry evaluations, and urinalysis
- Eye pressure evaluation (tonometry) to detect elevated eye pressure from trauma, glaucoma, or other causes
Faster Answers, Better Care
Time often makes the difference in emergencies. We aim for about a one-hour turnaround on diagnostic imaging interpreted by a radiologist, so you get reliable information quickly and can move forward with the best possible treatment plan.
How Diagnostics Help Stabilize & Treat
When a pet arrives in our ER, diagnostics play key roles:
- Confirming or ruling out life-threatening conditions (e.g. internal bleeding, organ damage)
- Assessing how stable the pet is, which guides fluid therapy, oxygen support, or other interventions
- Monitoring progression or recovery so treatment can be adjusted as needed
Pets can’t tell us where it hurts or how they feel. Diagnostics let us see what’s going on inside. That means we aren’t just treating symptoms, we’re treating causes. Whether trauma, poisoning, illness, or unknown issues, this level of insight lets us act with confidence and care.
Worried about your pet’s health? If your dog or cat needs urgent care, don’t wait. Call Animal ER of Northwest Houston at (281) 304-0039 right away or bring your pet in for immediate attention. Our diagnostic team is ready 24/7 to provide answers and support when your pet needs it most.