For Pet Owners
When to ask for an ultrasound:
Fluid-filled
or distended abdomen
Heart murmurs
Enlarged heart
Coughing
Fainting episodes
Exercise intolerance, weakness
Jaundice
Abdominal mass
Enlarged abdominal organs (liver, kidneys, spleen)
Fluid in the chest cavity (pleural effusion, pleurisy)
Difficult or painful urination
Chronic vomiting/diarrhea
Weight loss
Persistent refusal of food (anorexia)
Vaginal discharge
Persistent estrus (heat)
Abdominal discomfort
Pregnancy