Since ultrasound waves are not transmitted through air, it is imperative that the hand-held probe makes complete contact with the skin. This means that the patient’s fur must be shaved to perform an ultrasound examination.
Without shaving, the imaging obtained by the ultrasound machine are not useful in diagnosing disease
Our dedicated diagnostic imaging staff will do their best prepare your animals skin with utmost care. There may be some mild redness and itching after the ultrasound exam from the gel and alcohol used to increased probe contact with the skin.