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Radiology

The Doctor and assistant wear protective lead lined gloves and aprons. Occasional exposure to diagnostic x-rays is not hazardous but for someone who is utilizing x-ray equipment repeatedly, day after day, protection from unnecessary  radiation is very important.
  X-rays are used in a variety of cases. They are vital in detecting bone fractures, bladder stones, and for finding and assessing tumors. They can be helpful in locating foreign material such as swallowed fishhooks and safety pins. They are used to aid in decision making regarding Cesarean Section surgery by allowing the surgeon to actually see the size and number of fetuses present.
  In order to have a quality x-ray film the subject must be motionless for the fraction of a second the exposure it occurring. Some cats and dogs are very cooperative and others will need sedation to calm them for the procedure. And other special situations require that the dog or cat be completely relaxed for a particular view or procedure…and that means a light anesthetic is required. Here in the x-ray room we will show you some interesting x-rays and brief descriptions of patients who benefited from the use of the x-ray machine. And the things that dogs and cats eat!!! We will show you some of the rocks, nails, bones, and toys that end up in the stomachs of our pets.
 

Go right to the viewing room to look at a number of interesting x-rays.
Read about bone cancer and view radiographs of actual cases.
Find out what the PennHip procedure is and why it is important.

Interesting Cases:

Learn all about the OFA... the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals and how taking radiographs of dogs and cats can be very important in attempting to eliminate genetic defects of the skeletal system.

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