Today was a pretty quiet day at the Triangle Vet Referral Hospital. However, there was still a lot to see. I got the opportunity to sit in on some ultrasounds, which are pictured below. In tv shows, ultrasounds are most commonly seen to be used on women who are pregnant to monitor the fetus. In veterinary medicine, they are more commonly used to monitor the organs within an animal and to check to see if there are any abnormalities without the use of surgery or another invasive maneuver. I also got another chance to help with dog physical therapy, which is also pictured below. I assisted the vet technician in guiding the dogs through exercises that helps them strengthen their muscles after surgery.
