X-Rays for Pets in Bluffton

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When pets get hurt, they tend to make it difficult for humans to know that they are in pain. If you’re not looking closely at your pet’s behavior, you might miss that something is wrong and they require medical assistance. This can be particularly hard if they developed an invisible illness or ailments like tumors or cysts. Once you realize your pet needs to see a vet, x-rays can be used to identify or assess issues within your pet's internal organs or bones in a non-invasive way.

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What Is An X-ray?

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A radiograph, often known as an X-ray, is a two-dimensional black, white, and gray image that provides a glimpse of the inside of your pet’s body. In veterinary medicine, bones, organs, and other internal structures can be observed for a quick diagnosis. X-rays are a painless, non-invasive approach for your veterinarian to swiftly and accurately identify or assess problems with your pet. A veterinarian can learn so much about what is going on internally in real-time thanks to X-rays.

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Types of Pet X-rays

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In order to get a proper X-ray, each part of the body requires a separate view. The finer the detail in an X-ray image, the narrower the focal region. This assists the veterinarian in determining irregularities in the region of concern.

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The most common types of pet X-rays include:

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Joints X-rays
Chest X-rays
Dental X-rays
Abdominal X-rays
X-rays of Different Limbs

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Some of the advantages of taking your pet for an X-ray are:

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No Sedation Required
Less Stress For Your Pet
Minimal Restraint Needed
Real-Time Medical Detection

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When Does A Pet Need An X-ray?

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If your pet needs an x-ray in order to help diagnose their condition, your veterinarian will let you know. These are some of the most common causes for which your pet might require an x-ray:

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Trauma
Limping
Seizures
Dental Disease
Cancer Staging
Upset Stomach
Extreme Lethargy
Metabolic Disease
Coughing or Hacking
Abnormal Blood Work
Weight Loss or Weight Gain

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For your pet to thrive and stay healthy throughout all phases of life, you must provide regular veterinary care. Fortunately, breakthroughs in veterinary care have produced equipment and treatments that allow animals to live longer, healthier lives, and have increased the amount of time they can spend at our sides.

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With the use of an X-ray, the Fetch-A-Vet veterinarians can inspect the inside of your pet's body to look at their organs and find, recognize, and evaluate blockages, tumors, or other issues. At Fetch-A-Vet, we are worried about your pet and want them to stay as healthy as they can. Because of this, our mobile veterinarian is equipped with easy-to-use pet ultrasounds. Our services are available for Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Okatie, Hardeeville, Beaufort County, and Ridgeland.

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If you have any additional inquiries regarding ultrasounds and veterinary digital imaging, please contact Fetch-A-Vet Mobile Veterinary Services in Bluffton. We will be delighted to assist you with any medical requirements your dog or cat may have.

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