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Veterinary Diagnosticsin Stoney Creek, ON

Fruitland Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary diagnostics in Stoney Creek, ON, for dogs, cats, and select exotic pets. Our diagnostic services include digital X-rays, in-house lab testing, bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, CBC, chemistry, cytology, and access to technician-supported ultrasound or echocardiogram services when needed.

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Answers That Guide Better Care

Diagnostic testing helps our veterinarians understand what may be happening beneath the surface when a pet is sick, injured, aging, or showing subtle changes. At Fruitland Veterinary Hospital, diagnostics may be used during wellness visits, urgent care appointments, surgical planning, or ongoing treatment for medical conditions.

Clearer Insight

Bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, and cytology help identify infection, inflammation, organ changes, parasites, and other health concerns.

Faster Decisions

Digital X-rays can support timely evaluation for injuries, foreign bodies, abdominal concerns, and other urgent medical situations.

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What to Expect During Diagnostic Testing

Depending on your pet’s symptoms, our team may recommend lab testing, imaging, or both. Bloodwork can evaluate internal organ function, infection markers, and overall health patterns. Urinalysis and fecal testing help assess urinary health, hydration, crystals, intestinal parasites, and digestive concerns. Digital radiology allows our veterinarians to examine bones, the chest, abdomen, and other internal structures. If ultrasound or echocardiogram support is needed, a technician may be called in to assist with those services.

When Diagnostics May Be Recommended

Diagnostic testing may be helpful when pets are visibly ill, recovering from injury, preparing for surgery, or showing changes that are difficult to explain through a physical exam alone. These tools help support more informed treatment planning.
Digital X-Rays

Radiology helps evaluate fractures, foreign bodies, abdominal concerns, chest changes, and other internal conditions.

In-House Bloodwork

CBC and chemistry testing can help assess infection, anaemia, hydration, organ function, and overall health status.

Urinalysis

Urine testing helps evaluate kidney function, hydration, urinary tract infections, crystals, and other concerns affecting your pet’s health.

Fecal Testing
Fecal exams help screen for intestinal parasites and digestive concerns that may affect your pet’s health.
Cytology
Cytology allows our team to examine cells from lumps, ears, skin, or fluid samples when further evaluation is needed.
Ultrasound Support
A technician may be called in for ultrasound when additional soft tissue imaging is recommended by the veterinarian.
Echocardiograms
When heart evaluation is needed, echocardiogram support may be arranged with a technician for further cardiac insight.