Pet CT Scans

These comprehensive scans help in several ways. The most common uses for CT scans are:

Identifying Tumors

If your veterinarian finds a tumor that needs to be removed, a CT scan will help the surgeon get a closer look at the area in detail. This allows them to plan accordingly and make the proper incisions while reducing the threat of a potential accident during the procedure.

Broken Bones

CT scans are also helpful when dealing with bone damage. Unfortunately, dogs and cats are prone to accidents, and treatment for complex fractures in the bones is made easier by these scans. Veterinarians, like those at Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital, can use medical imaging to determine the full extent of the damage and tailor the proper orthopedics.

Imaging of the Skull and Spine

Because pets, like humans, have lots of bones in the head and spinal column, it can be tricky to get the whole picture from a simple X-ray. If skull or spine surgery is required, a CT scan of the area is a must.

Looking at the Lungs

The lungs are mainly filled with air, which makes it hard for any abnormalities to show up on an X-ray. CT scans help veterinarians determine the specific location of inflammation, helping to identify different diseases.

Veterinarians rely on these scans to diagnose all sorts of issues, including:

• Cancers
• Nasal disease
• Bronchitis
• Westie lung
• Pneumonia
• Dysplasia
• Osteoarthritis
• Disc disease
• Tooth decay and abscesses
• Incidents of poly-trauma (where multiple organs and systems are damaged at once)