Dig Deeper

Advanced equine diagnostics for improved patient care

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Radiography We offers the ability to take high quality digital radiographs. Radiographs play an important role in both diagnosis and treatment. Our portable Heska digital radiography machine allows us to evaluate bone, joint surfaces, and soft tissues on the farm for client convenience. Stephanie and Dr Sutter taking radiographs (x-rays) A young girl sits at an open doorway, hugging a small black dog as they gaze out toward a bright picket fence and garden—capturing a quiet moment that could be seen in any caring veterinarian’s home. The softly lit floor gleams in the foreground. Two people in protective aprons are taking an X-ray of a horse’s hoof at an animal hospital. One holds the horse’s leg on a machine while the other veterinarian operates the X-ray device.

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Our in-house laboratory, provided by IDEXX and Zoetis , allows us to run routine bloodwork in house to facilitate same day results on most bloodwork. Some common test we may run are: CBC (Complete Blood Count)/ Fibrinogen/ Chemistry Profile (kidney, muscle, and liver enzymes, as well as electrolytes and protein levels)/ Serum Amyloid A (SAA)  Looking at these values helps us know how your horse's vital organs are functioning.

In-House Laboratory

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Dr Sutter reviews radiographs (x-rays) while examining a horse in Spring Hill, KS

Ultrasound

We offer a variety of ultrasound services. Ultrasound is a non-invasive, pain-free method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body. Our portable ultrasound unit makes it easy for use at the hospital or on farm calls.

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Dr Sutter reviews radiographs (x-rays) while examining a horse in Spring Hill, KS

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Dr Sutter and her assistants performing an equine endoscopy at Red Oak Animal Hospital in Bucyrus, Kansas

Endoscopy

Upper Airway Endoscopy (larynx, guttural pouch, and trachea) is a nonsurgical procedure used to examine your horses digestive track which looks for multiple things from Strangles to roaring, and Gastroscopy (diagnosing gastric ulcers) if your horse is showing signs of discomfort.

Other Testing At Red Oak Animal Hospital, we offer many types of diagnostic testing. If you are looking for a specific type of diagnostic testing, please let us know. We also offer fecal exams, bloodwork, Cushings Disease (PPID) testing, EPM, and strangles titers are just a few of the tests we offer. Associate DVM Technician A young girl sits at an open doorway, hugging a small black dog as they gaze out toward a bright picket fence and garden—capturing a quiet moment that could be seen in any caring veterinarian’s home. The softly lit floor gleams in the foreground. A woman, possibly a veterinarian, stands on grass holding a book and a rope attached to a brown horse beside her. A blue SUV and trees are in the background on a sunny day.

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