When we need to figure out what’s wrong with your pet, we routinely use x-rays to help identify the cause of the problem, rule out possible problems, or provide a list of possible causes. We may also use x-rays during a wellness exam to diagnose potential problems before they become serious.
X-rays provide valuable information about a pet’s bones, gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestines, colon), respiratory tract (lungs), heart, and genitourinary system (bladder, prostate). At Byron Animal Clinic we use radiology alone or in conjunction with other diagnostic tools. Interpretation of radiographs requires great skill on the part of the veterinarian.
We are proud to offer state of the art digital radiology. Our x-rays are instantly produced as a .dicom image file on a computer. This image is of much higher resolution and can be manipulated to provide even more diagnostic information than standard film x-rays can provide. We now have both a standard digital x-ray as well as a digital dental x-ray unit.
To avoid a blurry image, pets need to remain completely still while an x-ray is taken. In some cases, we may need to sedate your pet or use short-acting general anesthesia.
At Byron, we also work with a radiology referral service. Board-Certified Veterinary Radiologists are experts with years of specific training in interpreting x-rays. For a fee, we have the ability to send our digital x-ray images over the internet to these specialists to get valuable second opinions on our cases.
If you have any questions about our radiology service or what to expect during your pet’s procedure, please don’t hesitate to cal (519) 472-3770.
