Medical and Diagnostic Imaging

All Vets4Pets clinics have a range of imaging equipment to help in the diagnosis of many different medical conditions. Medical imaging equipment is often one of the first steps in the diagnostic process.

Radiology (X-ray)

Used for looking at structural parts of the body such as the skeletal system including broken bones and bone changes/degeneration. It is also used to investigate potential foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal system as well as to examine the heart for conditions such as dilated cardiomyopathy.

Endoscopy

Is a non-surgical procedure in which a tube with a camera attached, is inserted into a patient’s mouth, nasal, ear or rectal orifice and is used to visualize internal structures. It can then be used to remove foreign bodies and take samples/biopsies from internal tissues for further analysis.

Ultrasonography

An ultrasound is used to visualize internal organs and structures for abnormalities as well as monitor how blood flows throughout the body. It can also be used to confirm pregnancy, however, may not be accurate to confirm the number of pups/kittens.