At Shiloh Veterinary Hospital, we frequently use X-rays to diagnose possible problems and detect issues that may be undetectable to the naked eye or via a physical exam. X-rays provide valuable information about a pet’s:
- Skeletal and muscular system
- GI system
- Lungs
- Heart
- Genitourinary systems
- And more
We proudly offer digital radiology, a state-of-the-art technology that is safer for your pet and helps us provide better images and a quicker diagnosis. Pets must be still during the X-ray process; sometimes, sedation or short-acting general anesthesia may be necessary.
Ultrasound
Shiloh Veterinary Hospital is proud to have an in-house ultrasound machine as part of our diagnostic tool kit. Drs. Brady and Moon are exceptionally skilled at abdominal ultrasonography, and we often have patients referred to us by other veterinarians for imaging.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce real-time, three-dimensional, moving images of your pet’s internal organs. It’s an excellent tool for diagnosing soft-tissue-related issues in pets and getting a more detailed, three-dimensional look at the area of concern. Ultrasound is exceedingly valuable for detecting masses in the chest or abdominal cavities, finding GI foreign bodies that are not plastic or metal, and real-time evaluation of heart function.
Depending on your pet’s symptoms and our veterinarian’s observations, the best imaging method for your pet could be X-rays, ultrasound, or both.
