Whether your pet is sick, injured, managing a chronic condition, or simply due for a wellness visit, our experienced veterinary team is here to help. At Port City Animal Hospital, we proudly serve pets and pet owners throughout Savannah, Pooler, Thunderbolt, and surrounding communities.
We offer advanced veterinary diagnostics and imaging services designed to provide fast answers and effective treatment plans. From in-house lab testing and cytology to echocardiograms and dental radiographs, our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate veterinary care near you.
Do you have an in-house veterinary laboratory in Savannah for same-day results?
Yes! Our fully equipped in-house veterinary laboratory allows us to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests with same-day results whenever possible.
Our in-house diagnostic services include:
- Heartworm testing (essential for dogs in Coastal Georgia)
- Intestinal parasite screening
- Tick-borne disease testing
- Pancreatitis screening
- FeLV/FIV testing (feline leukemia & immunodeficiency virus)
- Blood typing
- Parvovirus testing
- Giardia testing
- Progesterone testing
- Advanced in-house lab testing:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Comprehensive Serum Chemistry Panel
- Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
- Total Protein
- Canine Pancreatic Lipase (cPL)
- Feline Pancreatic Lipase (fPL)
Urinary diagnostics:
- Urinalysis
- Urine Specific Gravity
Cytology & microscopic evaluations:
- Skin cytology
- Ear cytology
- Mass (lump) cytology
- Fluid cytology
- Blood smears
- Fungal cytology
- Vaginal cytology
By offering these services locally, we help pet owners get faster diagnoses and begin treatment sooner.
What veterinary imaging services do you offer?
We provide advanced pet imaging services to diagnose injuries, internal conditions, and dental disease.
Our imaging services include:
- Full-body digital radiographs (X-rays)
- Echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds)
- Abdominal and soft tissue ultrasounds
- Dental radiographs
These tools allow our veterinary team to detect health issues early and provide accurate diagnoses for pets across the Savannah coastal region.
Do you work with outside veterinary laboratories for additional testing?
Yes! In addition to our in-house capabilities, we partner with trusted veterinary reference laboratories to offer expanded testing options for pets.
Additional testing services include:
- Fungal cultures
- Thyroid hormone testing
- Cortisol testing (for adrenal conditions)
- Comprehensive wellness lab panels
- Urine cultures and sensitivity testing
- Upper respiratory disease panels
- Rabies titers (for travel and vaccination verification)
- von Willebrand disease (vWD) testing
This ensures your pet has access to advanced veterinary diagnostics without needing to travel.
Why are diagnostic services important for pets?
Pets in the Savannah and Pooler area are exposed to unique environmental risks, including:
- Heartworm disease (common in the Southeast)
- Tick-borne illnesses
- Intestinal parasites
- Heat-related conditions
Routine diagnostic testing allows for:
- Early detection of disease
- Faster, more effective treatment
- Preventive care tailored to the local environment
- Monitoring of chronic conditions
I heard you offer reproductive services, what does that entail?
You heard correct! Please see our reproductive services page for additional information.
At Port City Animal Hospital, we combine advanced veterinary technology with local expertise to keep pets healthy year-round.
If you are located in or near Savannah, GA, call (912) 525-0255 today to learn more about our services or set an appointment for your furry friend.
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