Pet Diagnostic Imaging in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, with digital x-rays and basic ultrasound in the clinic. Imaging lets the vet see bones, organs and swallowed objects without surgery. Because it is on site, a pet who comes in limping or vomiting can often be scanned during the same visit.

Book online, walk in, or call (689) 400-8901.

X-ray or ultrasound: which one does my pet need?

They show different things, and sometimes the vet uses both:

• X-rays are best for bones, joints, the chest, and things your pet swallowed, like a toy, a corn cob or rocks. They also show the size and shape of the heart and some organs. See pet x-rays in Lake Mary.

• Ultrasound uses sound waves to look inside soft organs in real time, such as the bladder, and to check for fluid in the belly or chest. It also helps the vet collect a clean urine sample with a fine needle. See pet ultrasound in Lake Mary.

The vet explains which scan fits, why, and what it might show before anything starts.

What can imaging find?

Common reasons the vet orders imaging include:

• limping, a possible broken bone, or joint pain

• vomiting that might mean something is stuck

• a cough or hard breathing

• a swollen belly

• bladder stones or urinary trouble

• checking a lump on an organ, or changes in an older pet

The Lake Mary clinic page describes its diagnostic tools as giving fast results, with standard testing done on site instead of through outside referrals.

Who looks at the images?

The vet reads the images with you, often on a screen in the exam room. Across Petfolk, more than three in four x-ray studies (78%) also get a review from a specialist radiologist, a vet trained only in reading images (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). That second look adds detail for tricky cases.

Across Petfolk, nearly three in four ultrasound procedures (73%) are for ultrasound-guided urine collection (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). That is a quick, clean way to get a sterile sample for a bladder check.

The staff were all very caring and diagnosed her right away within a few tests and short time.

Carolyn S., Google review

How does my pet stay calm for a scan?

Most x-rays and basic ultrasounds don't need anesthesia. Pets lie on a padded table while the team positions them gently. Fear Free handling means treats, soft voices and short breaks. A sore or anxious pet may get light sedation to stay still and comfortable, and the vet will talk with you about it first.

For an ultrasound, a small patch of fur may be shaved so the probe can touch the skin. It grows back.

A few things help the visit go smoothly. Bring a list of the signs you have seen and when they started. If your pet may have swallowed something, bring the wrapper, the chewed toy or a photo of it. For a bladder check, the vet may ask you not to let your pet pee right before the visit, so the bladder is full enough to see and sample.

Planning and cost

A wellness exam at Petfolk Lake Mary starts at $99, and a sick exam starts at $135. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

If your pet needs a detailed scan beyond basic ultrasound, the vet will refer you to a specialist. Ask the team to share your pet's history so the specialist starts with the full picture.

When imaging can't wait for the clinic

Imaging at the clinic is part of a planned or same-day visit. If your pet was hit by a car, has collapsed, has a swollen, tight belly with dry heaving, or is struggling to breathe, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital right away. The nearest is Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), 1490 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park.

Directions

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is at 222 Wheelhouse Ln, #1110, Lake Mary, FL 32746, off I-4 with free parking. It is open weekends, and walk-ins are welcome. Call (689) 400-8901.

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