Dog care services in Tonbridge
In-House Laboratory
Little Hoppers Animal Hospital offers the necessary equipment to diagnose, support and treat the critical patient.
We accommodate an expansive in-house laboratory to provide comprehensive information within minutes.
We perform monthly internal quality control checks to ensure the day-to-day performance of our laboratory analysers. As recommended by the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme, we also participate in an External Quality Assurance Programme to ensure accuracy and precision of our equipment.
Idexx
ProCyte Dx Analyser
The most comprehensive complete blood count available in veterinary medicine.
The ProCyte Dx Analyser identifies even the most subtle changes in the complete blood count – such sensitivity can be the key to better outcomes.
Provides a full clinical picture of the haematopoietic and immune system, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Idexx
Catalyst One Chemistry Analyser
Provides blood biochemistry and electrolyte results within minutes, allowing immediate assessment of organ function and internal health.
Offers key insight into the function of the liver, kidneys and pancreas, as well as specific chemistry markers for distinct disorders:
Total T4 – Important in elderly cays with heart issues, kidney disease or hypertension.
SDMA – Precise biomarker for kidney health.
Bile Acids – Specific biomarker for liver issues.
Progesterone – Important biomarker for the correct timing of caesarean intervention in pregnant patients to maximise neonatal health on delivery, as well as being an indicative biomarker for the exact timing of mating in breeding bitches.
Fructosamine – Critical marker in the evaluation of diabetic patients.
Phenobarbitone – Critical marker to evaluate in refractory epileptic patients on medication.
Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio – Important marker of kidney health, especially in toxicology cases.
Idexx
Coag Dx Analyser
Identifies bleeding disorders in seconds.
Allows screening of animals at risk animals to clotting problems prior to surgery to avoid bleeding complications.
Allows specific identification of coagulation disorders in patients suffering from rodenticide toxicity.
Idexx
VetLab UA Analyser
Automatically reads and captures urine test strips.
Provides important biochemical information on urine composition and kidney health, as well as the detection of glucose (e.g. diabetes), inflammation (e.g. urinary tract infection) and the measurement of urine concentration for renal health screening.
VetScan Imagyst
The VetScan Imagyst is a innovative technology revolutionising faecal flotation testing, tissue cytology and haematology within the practice.
Its automated parasite recognition system provides rapid identification of various faecal parasites (roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, whipworm, coccidia and giardia) with high sensitivity and specificity to help veterinarians make an accurate and timely diagnosis for patients.
The high-resolution camera allows the upload of images from tissue samples onto a cloud database, with the ability to easily share with a network of remote expert clinical pathologists around the world.
The system delivers fast and accurate faecal and cytology results so we can make essential treatment decisions sooner.
