One of the most common and valuable medical diagnostic tools is
radiography or x-rays. X-rays are highly useful for screening
areas of the body that have contrasting tissue densities or when
evaluating solid tissues. Our hospital is equipped to perform
routine radiology services to identify many types of illness or
injury when pets are sick or suffer a trauma. X-rays can be used
to detect a variety of ailments including arthritis, tumors and
lung abnormalities including pneumonia, bladder and kidney
stones. They are also used to evaluate bone damage, organ
integrity and identify foreign objects that may have been
ingested. Dental radiographs will help to distinguish between
healthy teeth and those that may need to be extracted, and
identify any abnormalities beneath the gums including root
damage, tumors and abscesses. Our veterinarians may recommend
x-rays as a part of a diagnostic procedure if your pet is
experiencing any health conditions or as preventive measure in a
routine senior wellness examination.