Can animals be fed on the day of abdominal ultrasound?
Ideally no, when possible all patients should be fasted to optimize the quality of the exam, particularly of the cranial abdomen. If an animal has been recently fed or has a condition (ie. hypoglycemia) that fasting may be detrimental to, then the exam can still be performed but may be of reduced quality. There is no need to withhold water from patients.
