At
South Seattle Veterinary Hospital
we offer
CT scans
to help diagnose conditions affecting your pet. This allows us to quickly identify the issue and have a focused treatment plan. The CereTom Portable Small Animal CT scanner provides digital radiography and ultrasounds. CT Scans provide real time imaging with rapid scan time to ensure the comfort of the patient.
The Benefits of Medical Imaging for Animals
A computerized tomography scan, or CT scan, is far more detailed than a simple X-ray. CT machines utilize a variety of X-rays taken from different angles that are then processed by a computer to create accurate images of different cross-sections of the body. Bones, blood vessels, organs, and other soft tissues can all be closely examined through this non-invasive technology.
At South Seattle Veterinary Hospital, we use a CereTom Portable Small Animal CT scanner. This scanner is uniquely suited for dogs and cats and combines digital radiography and ultrasound technology to give attending physicians a complete picture of your pet's health.
Performing CT Scans provides a 3D view of the treatment area and quickly diagnoses conditions including: