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Diagnostics & Imaging

Advanced diagnostics like bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound help us catch issues early and treat them quickly.

Diagnostics & Imaging: Getting Answers, Guiding Better Care
When your pet isn’t feeling their best—or when something just seems “off”—diagnostics and imaging help us find the answers quickly and accurately. These tools allow veterinarians to see what’s happening inside your pet’s body without invasive procedures, making it easier to diagnose
illnesses, monitor ongoing conditions, and plan effective treatments.

Why Are Diagnostics Important?

Pets can’t tell us what’s wrong, and early signs of illness are often subtle. Advanced diagnostics help us catch problems early—when they’re most treatable—and ensure we’re not guessing when it comes to your pet’s health.

Whether it’s a routine wellness check or something more urgent, in-house diagnostics give your veterinarian a clearer picture of your pet’s internal health.

What Types of Diagnostic Services Do We Offer?

Our hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and imaging tools, including:

Bloodwork & Lab Testing

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)

  • Blood chemistry panels (organ function, electrolytes)

  • Thyroid and hormone testing

  • Tick-borne disease screening

  • Feline leukemia/FIV testing

  • Heartworm testing

Urinalysis & Fecal Testing

  • Detects infections, crystals, or signs of kidney issues

  • Screens for internal parasites, Giardia, and more

Digital Radiology (X-Rays)

  • High-quality imaging of bones, chest, abdomen, and joints

  • Useful for identifying fractures, arthritis, foreign bodies, tumors, or lung disease

Ultrasound Imaging

  • Offers a real-time look at soft tissues like the liver, bladder, kidneys, or heart

  • Ideal for detecting fluid buildup, tumors, pregnancy, or organ changes

In-House Laboratory

  • Fast turnaround for urgent or same-day cases

  • Supports more accurate diagnosis and quicker treatment decisions

When Might Your Pet Need Imaging or Lab Tests?

  • Vomiting or diarrhea

  • Limping or pain

  • Labored breathing or coughing

  • Weight loss or appetite changes

  • Lethargy or behavioral changes

  • Monitoring chronic illnesses

  • Pre-surgical evaluations or senior wellness screening

What to Expect

Your veterinarian will walk you through the purpose of each test or imaging recommendation, what the results may tell us, and next steps. Most procedures are non-invasive, and we prioritize your pet’s comfort and safety throughout.


Diagnostics are the bridge between symptoms and solutions. With accurate, timely results, we can provide the best possible care for your pet—whether it’s for peace of mind or urgent treatment.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

Grass Lake Animal Hospital FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter. However, Grass Lake Animal Hospital advises that there are plenty of advantages to having your pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors later in life, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens. Please discuss any questions you might have about whether to spay or neuter your pet and when to do it with one of our technicians or doctors.

Most procedures involving external skin sutures require them to be removed in 10-14 days following the surgery. Most spays and neuters do not have external skin sutures and do not need to return here at Grass Lake Animal Hospital for suture removal.

This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic of Grass Lake Animal Hospital prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

Here at Grass Lake Animal Hospital, spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations, negative fecal and up-to-date heartworm tests if appropriate are required at the time of surgery. A pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery. You can find more information in our FAQ about anesthesia.

Payment is required at the time of service. Grass Lake Animal Hospital offers CareCredit as an option for those who need a way to make payments.

Grass Lake Animal Hospital accepts Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard and Visa.