Referral Forms
Please see the referral forms below.
Ultrasound Referral Form
Ultrasound referral is to be completed and sent to us by a referring veterinarian.
Ultrasound Services
Dr Rachel Laird De Groot provides ultrasound services of both the abdominal organs as well as the heart structures at our Forest and Sarnia locations. This diagnostic method, to closely assess the architecture and sometimes the function of the various organs, is not painful, however your pet will be required to remain relatively still in order to ensure the images are accurate. An oral sedative should be provided to give prior to the appointment for best relaxation of the pet. In most circumstances the your pet is to be fasted for 12 hours prior to visit however water drinking is encouraged. A full bladder is recommended. Pregnancy ultrasounds however do not require sedation or fasting. Shaving of the fur of the area being assessed will be performed. The images collected at the time of the ultrasound are sent to a specialist for analysis. Reports are available, depending upon the case and level of concern, within hours to days. The report will be returned to your regular veterinarian to allow them to follow up directly with you.