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4 Paws Imaging Centers LLC

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4 Paws Imaging Centers is a veterinary diagnostic imaging company providing nationwide services
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We are proud to provide comprehensive abdominal ultrasounds and echocardiograms for dogs and cats to pet parents and clinics nationwide. We are based out of Illinois with outpatient imaging centers located in Downers Grove and Chicago (River North). We are able to provide mobile services to the greater Chicagoland area, in addition to nationwide travel services.

10/19/2026

💙 Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾

Behind every patient is a veterinary technician who shows up with compassion, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. From the long days and challenging moments to the little victories that make it all worthwhile, you make an incredible difference in the lives of animals, their families, and the veterinary teams who rely on you. We are so grateful for the amazing vet techs and vet assistants on our team, as well as the wonderful technicians in our referral clinics that make our jobs possible!

This week, and every week, we celebrate you and the passion you bring to this profession. Thank you for being the heart of veterinary medicine! 🩺🐶🐱

09/30/2026

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09/28/2026

❤️ What can an echocardiogram tell us about chronic valve disease?

In dogs with chronic degenerative valve disease, echocardiography can reveal the structural and functional changes that develop over time.

🔎 Key findings may include:
• Thickened, irregular valve leaflets
• Valve regurgitation on Doppler imaging
• Atrial or ventricular enlargement
• Ventricular wall thickening/thinning

Together, these findings help assess the severity and chronicity of disease, evaluate cardiac remodeling, and provide valuable information for ongoing monitoring and treatment.

An echocardiogram gives us more than just a look at the valves, helping us understand how the heart is responding to disease. 🫀

09/21/2026

🔎 When the intestines tell a bigger story...

Gastrointestinal lymphoma is one of the most common forms of lymphoma in cats—and ultrasound can play an important role in identifying concerning changes.

On ultrasound, GI lymphoma may appear as focal or diffuse intestinal wall thickening, often with disruption or loss of the normal layered appearance. Changes may also involve the mesenteric lymph nodes and surrounding abdominal organs.

📸 Ultrasound finding: Intestinal wall thickening with changes highly suspicious for gastrointestinal lymphoma.

While ultrasound can help identify and characterize these abnormalities, definitive diagnosis typically requires cytology or biopsy.

Early imaging and investigation can help guide the next diagnostic and treatment steps for our feline patients. 🐱💙

09/15/2026

BIG adrenal glands or tiny adrenal glands? 🔎🐾

Cushing’s and Addison’s are opposite adrenal disorders — and ultrasound can sometimes provide an important clue.

🟠 **Hyperadrenocorticism aka Cushing’s disease**
→ Adrenal glands are often enlarged, particularly with pituitary-dependent disease. An adrenal tumor may cause unilateral enlargement.

🔵 **Hypoadrenocorticism aka Addison’s disease**
→ Adrenal glands are often small and thin, frequently involving both glands.

But remember: ultrasound alone cannot diagnose either condition. Adrenal appearance should be interpreted alongside clinical signs, bloodwork, and endocrine testing.

**Cushing’s = often enlarged ⬆️**
**Addison’s = often small ⬇️**

09/01/2026

Did you know you can text our phone number? Whether it's a quick question about your appointment or requesting images/reports to be sent to another specialist, we are here to help! We also love follow ups on patients we have seen, such as photos of puppies or kittens after we've done their pregnancy ultrasound, or to tell us what your dog/cat had removed from its stomach after foreign body surgery! We do ask that pet parents call us to schedule appointments, to ensure we gather all the information needed, as well as keep you informed on everything that will happen during your pets appointment.

It means the world to us when pet parents choose our team for their ultrasound needs and we are here to help every step of the way!

08/18/2026

Rescue kitties are good for the soul 🥰

08/12/2026

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The greatest compliment we can receive is the trust of the families and veterinarians we serve.

From compassionate care to a calm, welcoming environment and advanced diagnostic imaging, our goal is to make every visit as stress-free as possible for both pets and their people.

But don't just take our word for it—our 5-star reviews tell the story.

To everyone who has taken the time to share their experience, thank you. Your kind words mean the world to our team and remind us why we do what we do every day. 💙🐾

08/06/2026

Always happy to fit in a sweet rescue pup like this into our day! We ❤️ rescues!! Fingers crossed for this sweet baby!

08/05/2026

Has your veterinarian recommended an abdominal ultrasound or echocardiogram for your pet? 🐾

Our outpatient veterinary imaging center provides comprehensive abdominal ultrasounds and echocardiograms in a calm, comfortable setting without the need for a trip to the ER or specialty center.

When your pet visits us, you can expect:
🐶 Compassionate care from an experienced veterinary team
🩺 Advanced, high quality diagnostic imaging
📋 Images interpreted by board-certified veterinary specialists
⏱️ Efficient appointments with results sent directly to your referring veterinarian within 24 hours

Our goal is to provide the answers your veterinarian needs while making the experience as stress-free as possible for both you and your pet.

If your veterinarian has recommended advanced imaging, we're here to help every step of the way.

💙 Because every pet deserves expert care and every family deserves peace of mind.

Address

2581 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+16307461382

Website

http://www.4pawsimaging.net/

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