Diagnostic Care


Radiology 

Radiology at Rhinebeck Animal Hospital

Radiology is an essential diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. Radiographs (x-rays) are used for assessing pets with a wide variety of ailments. X-rays are used to diagnose many conditions including broken bones, tumors, bladder stones and determining the location of a foreign body in your pet's stomach (a bone, toy, article of clothing). They are useful for diagnosing heart and lung problems and are also used to evaluate hip and elbow dysplasia. Special procedures (such as barium series) help evaluate your pet's gastrointestinal tract for motility problems and obstructions.


In order to provide the most accurate radiographic diagnosis possible, Rhinebeck Animal Hospital has invested in the latest x-ray technology. Our radiographs have repeatedly been praised by specialists for their diagnostic quality.


In-House Laboratory

In-house laboratory at Rhinebeck Animal Hospital

During an emergency, your pet needs to be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. With our state-of-the-art laboratory analyzer, we are able to perform blood chemistry profiles and serum electrolyte measurements within a matter of minutes. With fast and accurate laboratory results in hand, our veterinarians and technicians can begin your pet's treatment almost immediately.


Tonometry

Dogs, and sometimes cats, can develop glaucoma, a serious condition in which the pressure in the eyeball is elevated. Glaucoma needs to be diagnosed and treated very quickly because increased intra-ocular pressure can lead to blindness. We use a hand-held electronic instrument, called a tonopen, which accurately determines the pressure in the eye. This is a painless procedure that can be performed in the exam room.


Electrocardiography

Our doctors routinely perform and interpret electrocardiograms (ECG's) on site. Electrocardiography enables us to diagnose and treat heart disease and to detect arrhythmias that could be life-threatening.

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Office Hours

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-6:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed