Pet X-Rays

What Are Pet X-Rays? Pet X-rays are a common and valuable tool used by Animal Trust's veterinarians to gain detailed information about your pet's internal body structures. By utilizing low levels of radiation, animal radiology creates images that help us understand what is happening inside your pet's body. These images can be crucial for diagnosing pet health issues and determining the best course of treatment and veterinary care.

How Do Pet X-Rays Work? Pet medical imaging works by passing low levels of radiation through your pet's body. Different tissues and structures within the body absorb varying amounts of this radiation:

• Air and Gas: Areas filled with air, such as the lungs, absorb very little radiation. This makes these areas appear darker on the X-ray image.
• Soft Tissues: Organs and muscles absorb more radiation than air but less than bone, appearing in varying shades of gray.
• Bone: Bones absorb the most radiation, which makes them appear white on the X-ray image. This contrast in absorption allows us to create a detailed digital image that highlights different internal structures, helping us identify issues such as fractures, tumors, or foreign objects.

Understanding how X-rays and other diagnostic tools work can help you feel more comfortable with the process and the decisions we make for your pet's health care. These procedures are safe, non-invasive, and provide essential information that guides our treatment plans, ensuring your pet receives the best possible care.