Pet Ultrasound Pune | Shivraj Pet Clinic

What Ultrasound Shows That X-Ray Cannot

X-ray and ultrasound are complementary tools — each reveals different things. X-ray shows bones, density, and gross organ size. Ultrasound shows the internal texture of soft-tissue organs, detects fluid, and allows real-time viewing of organ movement. Together they give Dr. Pritesh a complete diagnostic picture.

What We Use Sonography For

Abdominal Organ Assessment

Liver — texture changes indicating hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, masses
Kidneys — cortical thinning (chronic kidney disease), stones, cysts, tumors
Spleen — masses, enlargement, splenic torsion
Bladder — stones not visible on X-ray (non-calcified), thickening (cystitis), masses
Adrenal glands — enlargement indicating Cushing's disease
Gastrointestinal tract — wall thickness, motility, masses, intussusception
Lymph nodes — enlargement, internal texture changes suggesting cancer or infection

Reproductive Ultrasound

Pregnancy confirmation — foetal heartbeats visible from 21–25 days post-breeding
Puppy/kitten count — approximate litter size assessment
Foetal viability — assessing foetal distress or death before whelping
Pyometra — fluid-filled uterus, emergency surgery diagnosis
Ovarian cysts — in unspayed females
Prostatic disease — enlargement, cysts, abscess in unneutered male dogs

Exotic Animal Sonography

We perform ultrasound on rabbits, birds, and guinea pigs — adapted for their small body size — to diagnose organ disease, uterine conditions, and egg binding in female birds and rabbits.

🩺 Ultrasound-guided procedures: We use ultrasound to guide fine needle aspiration of masses and fluid collection — allowing us to get diagnostic samples safely and accurately without exploratory surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ultrasound safe for pets?

Completely. Ultrasound uses sound waves — no radiation. It's safe for pregnant animals, foetuses, and can be repeated as many times as needed.

Does my pet need to be shaved for ultrasound?

A small area of fur is clipped for proper probe contact and image quality. The clip is minimal and grows back quickly.

Can you tell how many puppies my dog is carrying?

Yes — ultrasound confirms pregnancy from about 3 weeks post-breeding. Counting is approximate on ultrasound; X-ray at 45+ days gives a more accurate litter count.

My vet in another clinic said my dog has a heart murmur — what should I do?

We recommend consulting Dr. Pritesh who can examine your pet thoroughly and advise on the next steps, which may include referral for cardiac assessment if needed.