Radiology
At Berlin Animal Hospital, we continually strive to offer the highest quality medicine and diagnostic testing to our patients. We are pleased to offer Fully Digitial Radiology Services as a means of providing excellent care to our patients.
A fully digital radiology system is the gold standard in the medical field. From the speed in which a series of images can be taken reduced to seconds instead of hours and the ability to manipulate a digital image to any way diagnostically necessary, this tool enables the doctors at Berlin Animal Hospital to quickly and accurately assess your animals medical needs.
What is a radiograph, or x-ray?
A radiograph (sometimes called an x-ray) is a type of photograph that can look inside the body and reveal information that may not be discernable from the outside. Radiography can be used to evaluate almost any organ in the body, including the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs, as well as the bones.
Radiography is painless, safe, and completely non-invasive, and it uses only very low doses of radiation. Because the level of radiation exposure needed to perform radiography is very low, even pregnant females and very young pets can undergo radiography. Radiographs can be used to evaluate bones as well as the size, shape, and position of many of the body’s organs. The size of organs is important because some medical conditions such as kidney, heart, or liver disease can alter the size of these organs. The shape and position of organs can be altered or distorted by certain medical conditions, including intestinal blockage or cancer. Tumors, depending on their size and location, can also sometimes be detected using radiography. Radiography can also be used to diagnose bladder stones, broken bones, chronic arthritis, certain spinal cord diseases, and a variety of other conditions.
Radiographs are an important tool that can help us make a correct diagnosis for your pet. Our radiology service is staffed by caring, skilled professionals who will provide state-of-the-art care with compassion and expertise.
Schedule An Appointment Today
To schedule a radiology consultation or appointment for your pet, call us at 978-415-0400.
