Pet X-Ray
In veterinary medicine, radiography is a valuable diagnostic tool. We are pleased to offer radiology services as a means of providing excellent care to our patients as we strive to provide the highest quality medicine and diagnostic testing.
Pet X-Ray
A radiograph (also known as an x-ray) is a type of photograph that can reveal information that is not visible from the outside of the body. Almost any organ in the body, including the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs, as well as the bones, can be evaluated using radiography.
Pet X-Ray
Radiography is painless, safe, and non-invasive, and it uses very low doses of radiation. Because the level of radiation exposure required for radiography is so low, radiography can be performed on pregnant women and very young pets. Radiographs can be used to assess bone density as well as the size, shape, and position of many organs in the body. The size of organs is important because certain medical conditions, such as kidney, heart, or liver disease, can cause these organs to shrink. Certain medical conditions, such as intestinal blockage or cancer, can alter or distort the shape and position of organs. Tumors can sometimes be detected using radiography, depending on their size and location.
Veterinary Services
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at Shelby Street Animal Clinic. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.