Advanced Imaging: Vital for Pet Health
At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we utilize both radiology and ultrasound to diagnose and treat your pet. Ultrasound, or sonography, employs sound waves emitted from a probe, which are then transformed into visual data. These images appear on a screen, offering our veterinarians a two-dimensional view of your pet's internal organs.
Radiology, or x-ray, is a valuable diagnostic tool for visualizing bones, internal organs, and soft tissues. Often, combining digital x-rays with ultrasound provides the most comprehensive assessment of your pet's condition. While x-rays reveal the size, shape, and placement of organs, ultrasound allows veterinarians to examine the internal structure of those organs. Ultrasound is a particularly gentle and well-accepted procedure for most pets.
Detailed Imaging and Diagnostic Procedures
To ensure precise evaluation of your pet's health, we provide a variety of diagnostic services. Our state-of-the-art imaging technologies, encompassing digital radiology and ultrasound, enable us to pinpoint medical concerns rapidly and initiate timely treatment.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, or sonography, uses sound waves from a probe to create images of your pet's internal organs. These real-time images, displayed on a monitor, provide a two-dimensional view of organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Often, combining ultrasound with digital x-rays offers the most thorough evaluation, with x-rays showing organ size and position, and ultrasound revealing internal organ structure.
This non-invasive procedure is well-tolerated by most pets, though abdominal hair may be clipped and gel applied for clarity. Results are typically immediate, though some cases may require a radiologist's review, delaying the final report.
Anesthesia is usually unnecessary, but sedation may be used for anxious pets. Ultrasound's ability to diagnose pregnancy, assess organ function, and evaluate the heart makes it a crucial tool for your pet's health.
Radiology
X-ray, or radiology, is a crucial diagnostic technique for visualizing bones, internal organs, and soft tissues in animals. Veterinary radiology has significantly advanced in recent years, and Caring Hands Animal Hospital is pleased to provide cutting-edge digital radiology services.
Our digital radiology system offers several key advantages for your pet's care. These benefits include:
- Enhanced image clarity and manipulation, minimizing the need for repeat exposures.
- Reduced radiation risk for both your pet and our team.
- Shorter procedure times, leading to less sedation when necessary.
- High-quality images that can be instantly shared with specialists via email and provided to you on CD.
- Faster diagnosis and treatment initiation due to quicker image processing.
- Environmentally safe: eliminates film and harmful processing chemicals.