Blog: Services

Vet technician looking at an x-ray and holding a cat

Cat X-rays

X-rays and ultrasounds allow us to see many things we would not otherwise know about our cats. They can be used to evaluate almost any organ in the body, including the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs, as well as the bones. Radiographs and ultrasounds are one of the best tools…

Cat lying down

Blood Tests

Blood testing is one of the most simple and frequently utilized forms of diagnostics performed in the veterinary clinic. At West Hill Animal Clinic, we have the capability to run blood work in the clinic, although most testing is sent to an outside laboratory.

Sleeping dog

Heartworm Test

Heartworm disease is caused by mosquitoes biting and feeding off infected animals and transferring the disease to other animals. When feeding off heartworm infected animals, the mosquito picks up heartworm larvae from the bloodstream. After a couple of weeks, the larvae matures in the mosquito’s mouth, the mosquito then inserts…

Dog being washed in a bathtub

Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and ticks are external parasites that your dog can pick up either from the environment or from contact with other animals. Although fleas and ticks are quite different, it is important to consult your veterinarian on the prevention, treatment and control of both fleas and ticks.