Veterinary Diagnostics in Pontypool
When Your Pet Isn’t Themselves, Getting Answers Matters
You know your pet better than anyone.
Sometimes the signs that something isn’t right are obvious. Other times, it might simply be a change in their behaviour, appetite or energy levels that makes you concerned.
When an examination alone can’t tell us everything we need to know, diagnostic tests can help us understand what may be happening and decide on the most appropriate next steps for your pet.
At Folly Veterinary Centre, we provide veterinary diagnostics and investigations for dogs, cats and small pets from across Pontypool, Cwmbran, Torfaen and the surrounding areas.
We’ll explain what we recommend, why we recommend it and what the results mean for your pet.
Why Might My Pet Need Diagnostic Tests?
Pets can’t tell us where it hurts or exactly how they’re feeling, and some are very good at hiding signs of illness.
Diagnostic testing gives our veterinary team additional information that can help us investigate symptoms and understand what may be causing them.
Your vet may recommend further investigation if your pet is experiencing symptoms such as:
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Unexplained weight loss
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Changes in appetite or thirst
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Vomiting or diarrhoea
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Lethargy or weakness
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Changes in behaviour
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Pain or discomfort
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Lameness or mobility problems
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Unusual lumps or swellings
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Changes in urination
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Ongoing or recurring symptoms
Diagnostic tests can also form part of monitoring an existing medical condition or assessing your pet’s general health.
Blood Tests
Blood tests can provide valuable information about your pet’s health and help our veterinary team investigate a wide range of symptoms.
Depending on your pet and the reason for testing, blood tests may help assess areas such as organ function, blood cells and other indicators of health.
If your vet recommends a blood test, we’ll explain what we’re looking for and how the results may help us decide what happens next.
X-Rays
X-rays can help veterinary surgeons see structures inside your pet’s body that cannot be assessed through a physical examination alone.
They may be recommended when investigating problems involving areas such as bones, joints or other internal structures.
Depending on the investigation required, your pet may need sedation or anaesthesia to allow appropriate images to be taken safely.
If an X-ray is recommended, we'll explain the process beforehand and answer any questions you have.
Veterinary Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging allows us to examine certain structures inside your pet’s body using sound waves.
It can be a valuable diagnostic tool when investigating a range of medical concerns.
Our Veterinary Surgeon Rhiannon has a particular interest in medicine, diagnostic imaging and ultrasonography, bringing more than 20 years of small animal veterinary experience to the team.
If an ultrasound examination is appropriate for your pet, we’ll explain why it has been recommended, what we hope to learn and what the procedure will involve.
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Veterinary Diagnostics Near Pontypool & Cwmbran
Folly Veterinary Centre provides veterinary care and diagnostic investigations from our independent practice in Pontypool.
We welcome pets and their owners from across Pontypool, Cwmbran, New Inn, Griffithstown, Sebastopol, Abersychan, Blaenavon and the wider Torfaen area.
When something doesn’t seem right, our experienced team is here to listen, investigate and help you understand what happens next.