Pet Ultrasound in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, with basic ultrasound in the clinic. The vet uses it for quick, focused looks inside the body, most often at the bladder, and to collect a clean urine sample.

Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation. It doesn't hurt, and most pets lie still for it with a little help.

Call (463) 208-4426 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

What is a pet ultrasound used for at Petfolk Fishers?

The most common use is collecting urine. Across Petfolk, nearly three in four ultrasound procedures (73%) are cystocentesis (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). That word means the vet uses the ultrasound picture to guide a very thin needle into the bladder and draw out urine. The sample is clean, so a bladder infection test is accurate.

Other uses at the clinic include:

• A focused scan of the belly or chest to look for free fluid, often called a FAST scan. About 1 in 8 Petfolk ultrasounds (12%) is one of these.

• Checking the bladder for stones, sludge or a thick wall.

• A quick look at a swollen belly before deciding next steps.

How is it different from an x-ray?

An x-ray shows bones, air and the outline of organs, all at once. Ultrasound shows soft tissue and fluid in real time, so the vet can see inside an organ and watch it move. The two often work together. For example, an x-ray may show a bladder stone, and ultrasound shows whether the bladder wall is inflamed.

Does my pet need a full abdominal ultrasound?

Sometimes. Petfolk Fishers has basic ultrasound for focused questions. A full, detailed scan of every organ is usually done by a specialist with more advanced equipment. If the vet thinks your pet needs that, the team will explain why and help you find a specialist near Fishers. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

What to expect during the scan

1. The vet explains what they're looking for.

2. A small patch of fur may be clipped so the probe touches skin.

3. Cool gel goes on, and your pet lies on their back or side on a padded table.

4. Most focused scans take a few minutes.

5. The vet tells you what they saw, or what the next test should be.

After the scan

Most pets go home right after a focused scan, with no recovery time. The gel wipes off, and any clipped patch grows back. If a urine sample was taken, many results from the in-house lab are ready during the visit, while a urine culture, which grows any bacteria to choose the right antibiotic, goes to an outside lab and takes a few days. A little blood in the next pee can happen after a needle sample and usually clears in a day.

Soft pads and a calm room

Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic. Many pets relax on a soft, padded trough with a team member stroking their head. Treats help dogs; cats often do best with a towel and a quiet room. Sedation is rarely needed for a short scan but is an option for pets who are sore or very scared.

Cats who strain in the litter box

Ultrasound is a big help for cats with bladder trouble. A cat who goes in and out of the box, cries, or pees outside it may have inflammation, crystals or stones. A clean sample and a quick look at the bladder guide treatment. A male cat who strains and passes nothing may be blocked. That can't wait: come in right away, or go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center at 7712 Crosspoint Commons in Fishers.

Where to find us

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037, near 106th Street and Lantern Road. Ultrasound is often paired with blood work from the in-house lab.

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