Laboratory:
Allergy Testing
Turquoise Animal Hospital offers allergy testing and hyposensitzation treatment for canine and feline allergies. More than 30% of all skin irritations in these animals can be attributed to allergies. Allergens cause reactions through skin contact, inhalation or ingestion. Allergic animals contain antibodies to the specific irritating allergen that cause changes in the body to produce …
Blood Testing
At Turquoise Animal Hospital, we have in-house blood testing machines so our doctors can assess your pet quickly and accurately. We also have the ability to send blood to a lab to get more complete results. Here are explanations of four basic wellness tests your veterinarian may use to diagnose the health of your pet: …
Endoscopy
The term endoscopy refers to evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract for the presence of a wide variety of esophageal, stomach, and intestinal disorders. An endoscopy requires specialized equipment and training. Dr. Atkinson has performed many endoscopic procedures and we have endoscopy equipment available at all times. In addition to its use as a diagnostic tool, …
Radiology (X-Ray)
At Turquoise Animal Hospital, we have an in-house x-ray unit. This means that we can take and process x-rays in a matter of minutes to find out what is going on with your pet. Since we are an AAHA-Accredited hospital, we are regularly evaluated to make sure our equipment produces high-quality radiographs with maximum safety …
Ultrasound
Some diagnoses of certain pet health conditions need the use of a veterinary ultrasound machine. Veterinary ultrasound is painless, non-invasive and does not involve any ionizing radiation unlike some other veterinary diagnostic equipment, such as x-rays. At Turquoise Animal Hospital, we can perform ultrasound procedures in-house. How Does An Ultrasound Machine Work? An ultrasound machine …

