Diagnostic Imaging in Pets

Animal diagnostic imaging is a non-invasive method of collecting information from an animal’s body through images. Radiography or x-ray is the most commonly used imaging tool. X-ray results determine if further imaging tests are necessary, mainly if the results do not produce conclusive evidence of the condition. Veterinarians may prescribe your pet to undergo other diagnostic imaging procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, or computerized tomography scan (CT scan), depending on your pet’s condition. Your pet may be put under sedation or anesthesia to have it correctly positioned and reduce stress from the procedure to get accurate imaging. Your pet should be still during the test so your veterinarian will get complete information, prevent misdiagnosis and avoid conducting repetitive tests, which can be harmful to your pet in the long run because of the radiation emitted by the imaging equipment. Your vet California, MD will use the imaging tests to conduct a diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan for your pet. To know more, visit this website Breton Veterinary Hospital.

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