Clinic equipment

X-ray examination is a basic tool for diagnosing diseases of the chest and abdominal cavities and for assessing the condition of bones.

These images can be taken while the patient is fully conscious.

The image is captured on a cassette, which is then placed in a scanner (indirect digitisation). After processing (a few seconds) the image appears on screen, where we can view and evaluate it.

When taking X-rays, protecting ourselves is a priority too.

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Every workplace that uses an X-ray machine must also be equipped with protective gear, such as a lead apron, a thyroid collar and gloves.

Used for so-called electrosurgery.

It includes an electrocautery unit and 2 inputs for LigaSure.

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For safety and to shorten procedure times, we use LigaSure in all procedures where bleeding needs to be stopped – for example removal of mammary tumours and various skin lesions. It is most often used in preventive neutering.

Inhalation anaesthesia is the standard in surgical procedures.

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We use a Vetnar 1100 anaesthesia machine, suitable for patients from 0.1 kg to 100 kg, with isoflurane anaesthetic gas, which the animal breathes in mixed with oxygen.

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The oxygen generator produces approximately 90% O2, which, together with the inhalation anaesthesia unit, forms part of inhalation anaesthesia.

During surgery or dental procedures, patients breathe a mixture of isoflurane and oxygen.

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It is also indispensable for stabilising patients with breathing difficulties.

During every operation the patient is connected to a monitor that lets us track heart rate, depth and rate of breathing, temperature and the level of carbon dioxide in exhaled air.

This gives us the maximum amount of information about the patient being operated on.

Used to sterilise instruments for surgical procedures.

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The unit includes:

• suction system

• rinse (water/air)

• micromotor with a handpiece for polishing teeth, drilling teeth and bone, and treating the teeth of rodents

• turbine handpiece with burs

• dental ultrasonic scaler for removing plaque and tartar

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We use hospitalisation not only for patients after procedures but also for all urgent conditions in which an animal needs an IV drip, continuous medication or constant monitoring.

Blood testing is an essential part of diagnosing diseases in animals.

Within minutes we can test parameters which, combined with a haematology examination, significantly help with further diagnosis, therapy and so on.

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Parameters such as thyroid, progesterone and phenobarbital (in epileptic patients treated with phenobarbital) continue to be determined by an external laboratory.

As mentioned for the biochemistry analyser, a haematology examination is an integral part of diagnosis. Assessing the blood count (the number and proportions of white blood cells and the number of red blood cells) can point us towards the next steps, the diagnosis and the treatment.

Used to insert endotracheal tubes before inhalation anaesthesia and to examine the pharynx and larynx.

We have six different blade sizes, so intubation can be performed on an animal of any size.

The smallest blades also help us examine the oral cavity of rodents and check their teeth.

Used in comprehensive urine examination.

It lets us determine the specific gravity of urine and other body fluids immediately.

The device monitors the patient's vital signs based on pulse rate and quality and assesses tissue oxygenation during surgery.

Allows precise dosing of fluids during infusion therapy.

Important for assessing the condition of the outer ear canal when inflammation or a foreign body is suspected, most often grass seeds.

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As with a classic otoscope, the video otoscope lets us assess the appearance of the outer ear canal, with the option of recording video and photos.

For checking whether a microchip is present and verifying it.

Used in abdominal surgery where a larger amount of fluid has to be removed.

Used to separate the liquid and solid components.

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We most often use it for blood, urine and effusion samples.

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This allows us to obtain blood serum from blood, which is then processed in the laboratory.

After centrifuging urine, we examine the so-called urine sediment.

An important aid in evaluating urine sediment, skin scrapings, cytology samples and, last but not least, blood smears.