Digital X-rays (Radiology)

Radiology has come a long way since the first use of medical x-rays in 1896. Technological advances have improved the quality and safety of x-rays. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we utilize digital x-rays  to obtain very detailed images with every view. Radiographs are most commonly used to check the bony structures of your pet for breaks, arthritic changes, or other abnormalities. Radiographs can also be used to look at the internal organs within your pet. Positioning a pet for x-rays can cause them to become very fearful because they do not understand what we are doing, or what we are asking of them. It can also require manipulation of painful limbs. For this reason, when the veterinarian recommends radiographs, they usually also include sedation for your pets’ procedure. This sedation allows pets to relax, thus reducing pain and preventing  fear-based responses that require repeat images. Your pet will be monitored during the procedure by a trained and skilled technician as well as with electronic monitoring equipment.