At our hospital, we have a complete range of equipment to perform radiography, commonly known as x-rays, for your pet. Our veterinarians will thoroughly assess your pet's condition and discuss the need for radiographs during a comprehensive physical examination. Radiographs are a crucial tool in diagnosing diseases in animals, especially those involving bones, the chest, or abdomen.
In most cases, our patients are admitted to the hospital for the day to have their radiographs taken, unless it is an emergency, in which case we will proceed immediately. We kindly request that you bring your pet in unfed on the morning of admission, as they will likely be sedated or anesthetised to ensure the highest quality radiographs can be obtained. Once the radiographs are taken, we will contact you or schedule an appointment for our veterinarians to review the images with you. They will discuss the diagnosis and treatment plan for your pet based on the radiographic findings
When undergoing radiographs, it is crucial for pets to remain perfectly still, often in unnatural positions. However, most pets are unable to lie still enough in the correct position to obtain high-quality radiographs needed for an accurate diagnosis. Sedation or anesthesia allows us to obtain the most useful radiographs by ensuring your pet remains calm and immobile during the procedure.
The process of taking a radiograph is similar to taking a photograph, except that we utilise x-rays instead of light rays. Various tissues in the body absorb x-rays to different degrees. Among all the tissues, bone absorbs the most x-rays, resulting in its white appearance on a radiograph. Soft tissues like the heart, kidneys, and organs absorb some, but not all, of the x-rays, which is why they appear as different shades of grey on a radiograph. The air-filled lungs absorb relatively few x-rays, hence their appearance as dark grey or black on a radiograph. When your pet is discharged, we will demonstrate and explain the radiographs to you in detail.
Radiography plays a vital role in diagnosing and guiding treatment plans for your pet's health. If you have any further questions or concerns about the radiography process, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to ensure the well-being of your beloved companion.
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