{"id":7311,"date":"2022-08-14T08:50:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T13:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/?p=7311"},"modified":"2023-05-22T21:45:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T03:45:47","slug":"animal-ultrasound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/ecografia-en-animales\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultrasound in animals why is it important?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like the drug in humans, the ultrasound in animals<\/strong> it is a medical tool to check the health status of different parts of the body. It is often used for the diagnosis of diseases through moving images<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultrasounds provide a clear view of the organs of the thorax, the abdomen, the eyeball, the structures of the neck, the circulatory system, and soft tissues of the locomotor system. With the analysis of the images, we can determine whether there are structural alterations. Ultrasound also allows for a greater orientation in the samples to avoid further consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it important to ultrasound in animals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ultrasound in animals<\/strong><\/a> it is essential to diagnose quickly and securely, the malfunction of organs or check the status of gestation. Its use is safe for the animal and offers the obtaining immediate results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its external use makes it ideal for the diagnosis without secondary consequences for the animals. In addition, it is an effective tool for monitoring the progress of disease or the evolution after medical procedures. Keep reading to learn the importance of making ultrasound examinations<\/strong> to your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Study non-invasive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike X-Rays, ultrasounds work with high-frequency sound waves that capture anatomical cuts-specific. Therefore, its use does not have the side effects of ionized radiation and can be repeated as necessary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study is performed as in the human, lying the patient on his back. For some animals this can be stressful, however, rarely uses sedation. In most of the cases, the presence of the owner enough for the animals to retain the position necessary to carry out the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To capture images on in situ<\/em>animals have a small range of movements without affecting the results. Even, in some cases, the fact that the animals are alert and helps to improve the obtaining of results because the organs are not affected by use of the anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast results and reliable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The use of the ultrasound shows the function of the tissues and provides photographs of the foci of interest<\/strong>. This allows you to obtain a global vision of a health problem. To be used in conjunction with laboratory tests and physical examinations, are usually sufficient for a diagnosis. Otherwise, geared to the professional and avoids the unnecessary use of invasive procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ultrasound, it is easier to make or confirm diagnoses during the consultation. Its use in real-time provides the veterinarian with a focus on the same point from different angles. In addition, most of the scanners tools with zoom or the measurement of areas to provide more details about the problems of health. For example, through an ultrasound may be performed for the measurement of foreign objects in order to recognize what is the best way to get to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Review of multiple systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Echoes pets allowed us to study the operation of different organs or parts of the body at the same time<\/strong>. During the consultations can be performed routine scans to verify the proper functioning of the abdominal cavity and thoracic. In the same study, it can verify the functioning of different organs in order to obtain a broader picture of the health of an animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ultrasound is only when there are infections of unknown origin, which are reflected in a hematology or feverish. Thanks to it it is possible to detect the presence of disease in soft tissue due to the presence of foreign objects or liquids accumulated. In case you do not find anything in the ultrasound tests, the vet at least you will have it as an element of discard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis of pregnancy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The animals require a monitoring of the pregnancy when your age is advanced or when they have pre-existing health conditions<\/strong>. The ultrasound allows to obtain data accurate in order to address quickly any condition that can be risky during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an ultrasound can check the progress of gestation from 28 days in order to determine the number of pups, their size and sex. In many cases, you can even determine the state of health of the puppies. This is essential because it facilitates the induction of labor or to determine the need to apply c-section to extract fetuses without life or with severe abnormalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the pregnancy, an ultrasound allows the veterinarian to perform an evaluation of most of the problems of the reproductive system. To perform an early diagnosis of reproductive illnesses in pets lengthens its life and provides the opportunity for a quick cure. Even, many veterinary clinics offer set an appointment with ultrasound study with the aim of providing a comprehensive service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removal guide and collection of samples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ultrasound makes it more safe punctures and the taking of samples for microbiological and cytological<\/strong>. With the ultrasound the vet can perform punctures guided in order to determine with greater efficiency the location of the sample extract. This minimizes the possibility of collateral damage during the extraction of samples in order to preserve the health of the animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surgical procedures may also use ultrasound as a method of verification of results. In this way it is possible to corroborate the result of the operation, without necessarily waiting for the post-operative recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundation stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The follow-up is essential to monitor certain pathologies, such as the existence of tumors or abnormal functioning of the organs. With the ultrasound studies in animals<\/strong>we can track the evolution of the pathologies of reliably for later review. Therefore, veterinarians and owners obtain medical histories, which are based on physical evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The veterinary hospitals<\/strong> tend not to store the medical history of their patients for a long time. However, an owner committed can take a medical history with the images of routine <\/strong>or for diagnostic purposes in order to facilitate this tool to the medical staff later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduction of costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ultrasound studies<\/strong> allow veterinarians to examine the functioning of the organs without the need of surgical procedures. This implies a cost savings in materials, spaces and medical fees to the owners of the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A diagnostic tool at a low price<\/strong> facilitates the owners to afford the expenses of health in animals. Additionally, thanks to her non-profit organizations can help to owners of low-income or animals in street situations with greater ease. This offers the possibility that a greater number of pets you can get-in diagnostics that facilitate the resolution of health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The importance of ultrasound studies in animals is undeniable. Its use allows to save lives in a fast, minimally invasive, and low cost. Its use provides health care personnel with a reliable tool and can prevent the evolution of the different disorders, as well as to verify the evolution of pathologies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, if you need more information or assistance with your animals, your veterinary online<\/a> you can help. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Al igual que en la medicina en seres humanos, la ecograf\u00eda en animales es una herramienta m\u00e9dica para verificar el estado de salud de distintas partes del cuerpo. Suele usarse para el diagn\u00f3stico de patolog\u00edas a trav\u00e9s de im\u00e1genes en movimiento. Las ecograf\u00edas ofrecen una visi\u00f3n clara de los \u00f3rganos del t\u00f3rax, el abdomen, el […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[35,37],"class_list":["post-7311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-prevencion","tag-ecografia","tag-veterinaria"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7311","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7311"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7311\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veterinarioonline.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}