This service is not currently listed as available at other clinics in this state.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography takes the guesswork out of cardiology by using specialized high-frequency probes to create a live video of the heart beating.
Blood Gases
Blood Gases For Your Pet | Horsham Veterinary Hospital
In a critical emergency, every second counts. Blood Gas Analysis allows the emergency team at Horsham Veterinary Hospital to instantly assess how well your pet’s lungs are working and if their body is chemically balanced. It provides immediate answers for pets in respiratory distress or shock.
About this Service...
Blood Gases FAQs
Just a few common questions about Blood Gases. If there is something else you need to know just ask in the Contact Us form below!
Is this the same as the clip on the tongue (Pulse Ox)?
No. The “Pulse Oximeter” (the clip that goes beep-beep) measures the percentage of red blood cells carrying oxygen. It is a quick estimate. A Blood Gas is the precise laboratory truth. The clip might say “95%,” but the Blood Gas can tell us the body is working incredibly hard to maintain that 95% and is about to fail.
Does it measure anything else?
Yes! Our modern analyzers also measure Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride) and Lactate.
Why is "Acid" blood bad?
Enzymes—the tiny proteins that make the heart beat and the brain think—only work at a specific pH. If the blood gets too acidic (Acidosis), the heart stops beating effectively. Correcting the pH is often our first priority in trauma cases.
Related Pet Services in Horsham
Pet Services Near You
24-hour Emergency Vet Care (Vetriage)
For emergencies that fall outside of normal clinic hours, we provide our clients with access to Vetriage, our emergency service . This system ensures you and your critically ill animal get the right advice quickly. Without the stress of searching for a vet emergency service. If you have a concern about your pet outside of our…