Pet Ultrasound in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that does ultrasound for dogs and cats. Ultrasound uses sound waves to show a moving picture of the organs, with no radiation. Most pets lie on a padded table and need no sedation.

Pet parents often call first to ask whether the clinic can do the scan their pet needs. That is a good idea, and the team can explain the next steps on the phone.

Call (770) 637-0032 to ask about an ultrasound.

I was able to call and talk to someone about the process, confirm they could do the ultrasound and what the next steps would be.

Bill B., Google review

Why use ultrasound to collect urine?

This is the most common reason pets have an ultrasound at Petfolk. Between Oct 1, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026, nearly three in four ultrasound procedures across Petfolk (73%) were ultrasound-guided urine collection, called cystocentesis. The vet uses the image to guide a thin needle into the bladder.

It sounds worse than it is. Most pets barely notice, and the sample comes out clean, with no germs from the skin or floor. That makes a urine culture accurate, which matters for a cat with a bladder infection or a dog who keeps having accidents.

What is a FAST scan?

A FAST scan is a short, focused ultrasound check. It is a quick look at the belly or chest for free fluid, such as blood after a fall. About 1 in 8 ultrasounds across Petfolk (12%) in the same window were FAST scans. They help the vet decide quickly how serious a sudden problem is.

Will my pet need to be shaved?

Usually a small patch. Sound waves travel poorly through hair, so the team clips a spot on the belly or side. The fur grows back in a few weeks. For a urine sample, the patch is small. Ask before the visit if your dog has a show coat or a groom booked.

Common reasons for a scan

The vet may suggest ultrasound for:

• Blood in the urine or bladder infections that keep coming back

• Bladder stones seen on an x-ray

• A lump felt inside the belly at an exam

• Lab values that point to liver or kidney trouble

• Fluid in the belly or sudden weakness after a fall

Bring recent lab results and any images from another vet. For a cat, a carrier with a removable top lets the team examine her with less handling. Exams for a sick pet start at $135, and CareCredit and all major pet insurance providers are accepted.

Calm on the table

Ultrasound is quiet and does not hurt. Your pet lies on a soft pad on its back or side while the vet moves a probe with warm gel. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, so the team uses treats, calm voices and breaks when needed. Some pets fall asleep.

Planning a full scan

For a detailed look at the liver, kidneys, intestines or heart, the vet may suggest a longer study. If your pet needs a more advanced scan than the clinic can do, the team will tell you where to go and send your pet's records. Ultrasound often works alongside x-rays and lab tests. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

To prepare, ask whether to hold food for a belly scan. For a urine sample, skip the last walk or litter box trip before you come, so the bladder is full.

Signs to act on now

A male cat straining with no urine, a swollen belly, collapse or pale gums needs a 24-hour emergency hospital right away, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven.

Ask about a scan

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, easy to reach from Holcomb Bridge Road and Technology Parkway. Call (770) 637-0032.

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