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Lab, imaging,
and surgery

Does your pet need an X-ray or some bloodwork?

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Lab, imaging,
and surgery

Does your pet need an X-ray or some bloodwork?

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When lab work is necessary

We use our own lab and a trusted outside lab to run all kinds of tests on your pet, from simple bloodwork to more advanced diagnostics.

When your pet needs surgery, we can run a full blood and urine test beforehand. This helps us ensure they’re healthy enough for the procedure and allows us to choose the safest anesthetic plan for them. It can also help us spot hidden health problems so we can treat them early.

A sample of our testsWhat it tells us
Hematology Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Provides detailed information about red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
Blood Chemistry
Checks for the presence and levels of liver and kidney markers, blood glucose, total protein and many others.
Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride)
Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride) Electrolyte tests are important when evaluating vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and cardiac (heart) symptoms.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Detects heart rate and electrical rhythm. Certain abnormal rhythms and heart rates can be harmful to animals undergoing anesthesia.
Endocrinology Thyroxine (T4), Cortisol
Helpful in identifying thyroid disease, Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease
Pancreatic Lipase
A marker for pancreatic inflammation, which is increased with chronic or acute pancreatitis
Dog-Specific: Tick-Borne Diseases and Heartworm
Helps detect diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes, including Lyme, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia
Cat-Specific: FIV and FeLV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) infection are two of the most serious, life-threatening illnesses in cats
A sample of our testsWhat it tells us
Hematology Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Provides detailed information about red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
Blood Chemistry
Checks for the presence and levels of liver and kidney markers, blood glucose, total protein and many others.
Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride)
Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride) Electrolyte tests are important when evaluating vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and cardiac (heart) symptoms.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Detects heart rate and electrical rhythm. Certain abnormal rhythms and heart rates can be harmful to animals undergoing anesthesia.
Endocrinology Thyroxine (T4), Cortisol
Helpful in identifying thyroid disease, Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease
Pancreatic Lipase
A marker for pancreatic inflammation, which is increased with chronic or acute pancreatitis
Dog-Specific: Tick-Borne Diseases and Heartworm
Helps detect diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes, including Lyme, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia
Cat-Specific: FIV and FeLV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) infection are two of the most serious, life-threatening illnesses in cats

Looking for more information? View our online brochure or contact our clinic.

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From snips to stitches

Our experienced team offers a comprehensive range of surgical procedures, from routine spays and neuters to more complex operations, including soft tissue surgeries such as:

  • Wound and hernia repair
  • Bladder stone and tumor removal
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

We also perform orthopedic surgeries such as extracapsular cruciate ligament repair, femoral head ostectomy (FHO), and treatment for minor fractures, as well as C-sections and surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).

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A veterinarian measuring the cat's heart rate.

From snips to stitches

Our experienced team offers a comprehensive range of surgical procedures, from routine spays and neuters to more complex operations, including soft tissue surgeries such as:

  • Wound and hernia repair
  • Bladder stone and tumor removal
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

We also perform orthopedic surgeries such as extracapsular cruciate ligament repair, femoral head ostectomy (FHO), and treatment for minor fractures, as well as C-sections and surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).

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A veterinarian measuring the cat's heart rate.

Hip screening with PennHIP & OFA

Our hip screening tests provide an estimate of your dog’s risk for developing painful osteoarthritis from canine hip dysplasia.

This is a useful tool that can be used to help prevent or lessen the severity of the disease later in life. Dogs as young as 16 weeks can be eligible for a scan to estimate the risk for painful hip dysplasia later in life. This testing is beneficial for pet dogs, working dogs, and breeding dogs, as it allows us to recommend preventive and palliative strategies

Wellness care for their golden years

As our pets get older, they require extra care to stay happy and healthy. A simple blood and urine test can help us create a baseline for their health and catch any potential issues early.

While pets age at different rates, we consider dogs senior around age seven and cats around age eight. As dogs and cats age, they are prone to developing heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, hormonal conditions and cancer, but old age itself is not a disease.

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Wellness care for their golden years

As our pets get older, they require extra care to stay happy and healthy. A simple blood and urine test can help us create a baseline for their health and catch any potential issues early.

While pets age at different rates, we consider dogs senior around age seven and cats around age eight. As dogs and cats age, they are prone to developing heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, hormonal conditions and cancer, but old age itself is not a disease.

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Hip screening with PennHIP & OFA

Our hip screening tests provide an estimate of your dog’s risk for developing painful osteoarthritis from canine hip dysplasia.

This is a useful tool that can be used to help prevent or lessen the severity of the disease later in life. Dogs as young as 16 weeks can be eligible for a scan to estimate the risk for painful hip dysplasia later in life. This testing is beneficial for pet dogs, working dogs, and breeding dogs, as it allows us to recommend preventive and palliative strategies

Our imaging equipmentWhat it tells us
Digital X-ray

Examines bones and internal organs in a non-invasive manner.

Digital Dental X-ray
Allows us to evaluate for dental disease that is not visible on physical exam, such as bone loss below the gumline and resorptive lesions
Ultrasound
Non-invasive (and pain-free) way to visualize internal organs such as the heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, kidneys, bladder and prostate in more detail than an X-ray can provide.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Measures the electrical activity of the heart.
Our imaging equipmentWhat it tells us
Digital X-ray

Examines bones and internal organs in a non-invasive manner.

Digital Dental X-ray
Allows us to evaluate for dental disease that is not visible on physical exam, such as bone loss below the gumline and resorptive lesions
Ultrasound
Non-invasive (and pain-free) way to visualize internal organs such as the heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, kidneys, bladder and prostate in more detail than an X-ray can provide.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Measures the electrical activity of the heart.

Hip screening with PennHIP & OFA

Our hip screening tests provide an estimate of your dog’s risk for developing painful osteoarthritis from canine hip dysplasia.

This is a useful tool that can be used to help prevent or lessen the severity of the disease later in life. Dogs as young as 16 weeks can be eligible for a scan to estimate the risk for painful hip dysplasia later in life. This testing is beneficial for pet dogs, working dogs, and breeding dogs, as it allows us to recommend preventive and palliative strategies

Get the answers your pet deserves

With the excellent care available from Benson View Veterinary Hospital, we’ll get you the answers your pet deserves.

From regular checkups to solving mysterious illnesses and symptoms, knowing what is going on will ensure your pet gets the most appropriate treatments available. If you’re suspicious that something might be a bit off, give our team a call to book an appointment.

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