1441 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville, PA 19053
On-Site Diagnostic Testing for Faster Answers
When your dog is vomiting, limping, drinking more water than usual, or just not acting like himself, guessing is not good enough. Family Pet Clinic maintains an in-house diagnostic laboratory in our Feasterville hospital, which allows our veterinarians to run bloodwork, urinalysis, and other testing during your dog's visit rather than sending samples out and waiting days for results.
Why Fast Diagnostics Matter for Dogs
Dogs can decline quickly with conditions like pancreatitis, bloat, or acute kidney injury, and having same-visit lab results allows our doctors to start treatment the same day rather than waiting on an outside lab. This is especially important for working breeds and active dogs that are prone to gastrointestinal upset, exposure to toxins, or musculoskeletal injuries from exercise and outdoor activity.
Diagnostic Tools We Use for Canine Patients
Our diagnostic workup for dogs may include complete blood counts and chemistry panels to evaluate organ function, urinalysis to screen for kidney disease or urinary tract infections, fecal testing for intestinal parasites, and digital radiographs (x-rays) to evaluate bone, joint, and soft tissue structures. For dogs showing signs of lameness or joint pain, radiographs help our veterinarians distinguish between soft tissue injury, arthritis, and orthopedic conditions such as hip or elbow dysplasia, which are more common in certain larger breeds.
We also run tick-borne disease panels for dogs presenting with lethargy, joint pain, or fever, since Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis are all present in the Feasterville area and can mimic other conditions if not specifically tested for.
When Your Dog Needs Diagnostic Testing
Common reasons dogs are brought in for diagnostic evaluation include vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than a day, sudden lameness or reluctance to move, changes in urination or water intake, unexplained weight loss, lethargy, or a mass or lump that has been noticed on the body. If your dog exhibits any of these signs, please call us rather than waiting, since early diagnosis often means simpler and less costly treatment.
Schedule Diagnostic Testing for Your Dog
If your dog is showing signs of illness or injury, call Family Pet Clinic at (215) 357-6357
. Our Feasterville hospital offers same-day appointments and in-house diagnostic capabilities to get you answers quickly.