Otherwise known as
X-Rays, Radiographs can give doctors valuable information about your pet's condition. We
have an up-to-date radiography facility and can have films
developed in minutes.
Depending on the nature of the problem
and your pet's cooperation, your animal may need to be given a sedative or
full anesthesia to produce a quality x-ray. When this is the
case, we may not be able to perform x-rays on the same day as your visit.
Animals must lie
perfectly still though, and sometimes need to be placed in very unusual
positions to get a good view. Many pets won't tolerate this,
particularly if they are injured or ill, so we try to make the process as
easy as possible by sedating them. There are some pets that are very
patient with us though, and allow us to maneuver their bodies with
little resistance.
Some
reasons for taking
Radiographs include:
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Heart
and Respiratory Problems
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Tumors
and Cancer Diagnosis
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Urinary
Tract Stones
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Gastrointestinal
Blockages
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Hip
Displaysia and other Orthopedic disorders
The
most important part of an x-ray is the doctor's examination of the
animal. Like all diagnostic tests, radiographs aid in pinpointing an
animal's problems. Without a complete physical examination by a
veterinarian to assess the pet's overall health, it is impossible to make
accurate, informed treatment decisions.
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