Most people are familiar with the use of radiography and X-rays to diagnose dental and skeletal issues. At Anderson Veterinary Clinic, we offer both X-ray and ultrasound capabilities as diagnostic tools for your pet.

Radiology

X-rays can often be completed the same day to ensure your pet receives the appropriate treatment in a timely manner.

Radiographs are the safest, most efficient way to analyze your pet’s bones and internal organs. As an added benefit to our clients and patients, we utilize the expertise of our team of veterinarians as well as Board Certified Veterinary Radiologists for radiograph interpretation.

Commonly used to diagnose:

• Broken or dislocated bones

• Bladder and kidney stones

• Bowel or urinary tract obstructions

• Tumors

• Joint inflammation

• Damage or infection of the lungs, liver, kidney, and heart

• Dental disease

• Teeth that need extraction or bonding

Radiography is painless and non-invasive. However, sedation is sometimes required to ensure the ideal positioning of pets during the procedure.

Ultrasonography:

Ultrasonography, or ultrasound, uses sound waves for internal imaging. These waves bounce off the body’s organs to create a real-time, moving image of the abdominal and chest cavities. It can also be used to detect tumors and cysts, study the shape and texture of organs, and diagnose fluids or stones in the digestive and urinary tracts. Like radiographs, ultrasound is completely painless and non-invasive (sedation is sometimes required to ensure the ideal positioning of pets during the procedure). As an added benefit to our clients and patients, we utilize the expertise of our staff veterinarians as well as Board Certified Veterinary Radiologists for ultrasound interpretation.