Pet Ultrasound in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, that offers basic ultrasound for dogs and cats. Ultrasound uses sound waves to show soft organs moving in real time. It is quiet, uses no radiation, and most pets lie still for it with a few treats and a gentle hand.

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

What does a basic ultrasound check?

At the clinic, ultrasound is most often used to:

• Look at the bladder for stones, thick walls or sludge

• Collect a clean urine sample straight from the bladder with a fine needle, guided by the image

• Check for fluid in the belly or around the heart and lungs after an injury or sudden illness

• Get a quick look at organs when blood work or an x-ray raises a question

Across Petfolk, nearly three in four ultrasound procedures (73%) are ultrasound-guided urine collection, and about 1 in 8 (12%) is a focused FAST scan of the belly or chest (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). A FAST scan is a fast check for fluid or bleeding.

Why collect urine with ultrasound?

A urine sample caught in a cup can pick up bacteria from the skin and the floor. A sample taken straight from the bladder gives a clean, accurate result, which matters for a bladder infection or crystals. It sounds worse than it is: the needle is very thin, it takes seconds, and most pets react less than they do to a vaccine.

If your cat is straining in the litter box or your dog is having accidents, see sick pet visits in Lake Mary. A male cat who strains and passes little or no urine needs to be seen the same day.

How do I get my pet ready for an ultrasound?

Ask when you book. For a bladder scan, the vet may ask you not to let your pet pee in the hour or two before the visit, so the bladder is full. For a belly scan, you may be asked to hold food for a few hours, since a full stomach can block the view. Water is usually fine unless the team says otherwise.

What happens during the scan?

Your pet lies on a soft, padded table, on their back or side. The team may clip a small patch of fur so the probe touches the skin, then apply a cool gel. Fear Free handling keeps it calm: treats, soft voices, breaks if needed. Most basic scans take only a few minutes. A very nervous or sore pet may get light sedation, and the vet will discuss it with you first.

The vet shows you the screen and explains what they see as they go. If a urine sample was collected, many results from the in-house lab come back the same day, and the vet calls you with any results that take longer.

When a specialist scan is the better fit

A basic ultrasound answers many questions, but not all. For a full, detailed scan of every organ, heart scans or a guided biopsy, the vet will refer you to a specialist and can share your pet's history with them. Ask the team what fits your pet. For bones, swallowed objects and the chest, x-rays are usually the first step. See pet x-rays in Lake Mary.

Paying for an ultrasound

A sick exam at Petfolk Lake Mary 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.

When to go to a hospital instead

Ultrasound at the clinic is part of a planned or same-day visit. If your pet has collapsed, has pale gums, a swollen and tight belly, 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.

Finding Petfolk Lake Mary

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

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