Diagnostics & Imaging

When might radiographs be necessary?

Radiographs are recommended based on the following symptoms:

Abdominal Radiographs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
Chest Radiographs
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Labored breathing
- Exercise intolerance
Orthopedic Radiographs
- Lameness
- Stiffness
- Joint swelling
- Orthopedic pain
- Difficulty standing up, running, jumping

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When might ultrasonography be necessary?

Ultrasounds are a diagnostic tool used to rule out the following diagnoses:

Abdominal Ultrasounds are recommended when the following are suspected

Intestinal Obstruction
Chronic Enteropathy
Gastrointestinal Tumors
Pancreatitis or Pancreatic Tumors
Liver disease, based on abnormal radiographs or blood values
Abdominal effusion
…and more

Urogenital Ultrasounds are recommended when the following are suspected

Ovarian pathologies
Uterine pathologies
Gestation
Urinary incontinence
Urinary obstruction, tumor or infection
Bladder stones, based on abnormal radiographs or urine values
Kidney disease, based on abnormal radiographs or blood/urine values
Kidney stones, based on abnormal radiographs
…and more

Echocardiograms are recommended when heart disease is suspected based on auscultation, blood work, or radiographs.

In most cases, imaging is done at the time of your appointment. If imaging is required, please note that it may require up to an hour to complete.

Orthopedic Radiographic studies typically require your pet to be sedated to ensure they remain as comfortable as possible during the acquisition. By sedating, we are able to capture higher quality radiographs while preventing any stress and/or discomfort.

Ultrasounds are performed the day of based on urgency. Typically, ultrasounds must be scheduled.

Abdominal ultrasounds require your pet to be fasted, do not feed your pet the morning of their appointment.

Cardiac and Abdominal ultrasounds typically take one to two hours and may require sedation.

If sedation is needed, we usually recommend dropping off your pet as it will take over an hour.

When might a CT scan be necessary?

CT scans are a sophisticated imaging technique that combines X-ray equipment with computer technology to create detailed cross-sectional images of your pet’s body. A CT scan can capture multiple angles and layers, producing a comprehensive 3D representation of internal structures.

CT scans are invaluable for diagnosing a wide range of conditions in small animals, such as:

Spinal problems
Neurologic disorders
Orthopedic conditions
Cancer detection
… And More

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