Sick Pet Visits

Sick Pet Visits in Sutter Creek, CA

Whether your pet has been scratching at his/her ears, has been stung by a bee, has eye discharge, is limping, has stomach upset, or just isn’t acting right, we are here for you and your pet. Sick pets receive the same compassionate and comprehensive treatment as pets who come to our clinic for preventive care. Our goal at South Main Veterinary Hospital is to work with you to help your best friend live a longer, healthier, and more enjoyable life.

Common symptoms that may indicate a health problem with your pet include:

• Bad breath/drooling
• Change in activity level, lethargy
• Change in appetite or weight
• Change in attitude or responsiveness, or interacting less often with family
• Change in sleeping patterns
• Change in urination (amount or frequency)
• Change in water consumption
• Confusion or disorientation
• Diarrhea and/or vomiting
• Lumps or bumps on or under the skin
• Coughing and/or sneezing
• Eye discharge or squinting
• Stiffness or trouble jumping, walking, or climbing stairs
• Itchy skin, “hot spots”, hair loss, greasy coat
• Head-shaking, scratching at ears, foul odor in ears
• Just not acting like himself/herself

In-House Laboratory Services

Whether for regular wellness visits or emergency care, our in-house laboratory saves time in testing and diagnosing. Our highly trained technicians and doctors make use of our state-of-the-art lab resources and equipment to better service your medical needs and provide quick results.

Digital X-Ray

We can now manipulate the digital images that we take off a pet’s systems to understand what is wrong thanks to advancements in digital x-ray technology. This has allowed us to discover previously undetectable conditions such as hairline fractures and orthopedic disorders. These digitized photographs are shared with experts who consult with us on complex instances.

The bones, gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestines, colon), respiratory tract (lungs), heart, and genitourinary system (bladder, prostate) are all frequently examined by radiology (x-rays). It can be used alone or in combination with other diagnostic tools to provide a list of plausible causes for a pet’s condition, pinpoint the actual cause of a problem, or rule out alternative possibilities.

Ultrasound

Ultrasonography is a diagnostic procedure that creates an imaging study by using ultrasonic waves. This means that we can observe internal images of the patient’s body during ultrasonography. Ultrasonography, unlike some other imaging techniques such as x-rays, does not use radiation. Ultrasonography, on the other hand, employs high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to build a picture of what’s going on inside your pet’s body. Ultrasonography is a painless, non-invasive method of diagnosing and evaluating a wide range of disorders.