CT of the spine

Deviations from normal spinal structures are common among pets. They do a CT scan to make an accurate diagnosis. The spine is X-rayed from different points, and the computer simulates a 3D image from a huge amount of data. Animal Clinic in Borovaya makes conclusions about the structure of structures, indistinguishable on X-rays.

Features of spinal tomography of cats and dogs in Borovaya

A quality reliable result can only be obtained if the pet is completely stationary. This is impossible, even if a perfectly calm cat or dog has been diagnosed, so the test is conducted under general anesthesia.

To reduce the deflection of the vertebrae when the patient is breathing, he is placed in the dorsal position. The procedure of spinal scanning even large breeds of dogs and cats at the Animal Clinic takes a minimum of time due to the latest equipment - Iona-VeT. It can be used to detect:

• Infections and inflammatory diseases.
• Degenerative tissue lesions.
• Neoplasms.
• Deflection of the vertebrae.

On the basis of the results of the scan, the veterinary doctor decides whether further research is needed, for example CT contrasting: when the iodine-containing substance is injected into the patient to improve the detail of the objects being examined. The drug can be administered under the membranes of the spinal cord, cavities, fistulas, and blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.

Spinal CT to an animal in an emergency

Sometimes animals in a severe condition are sent to a CT scan in Kiev region. Visually, the doctor cannot determine how many injuries the patient has sustained and where they are located. At our branch in PGT Borovaya there are all technical possibilities to scan not only a specific section or spine completely, but also the head, chest, abdomen.

If necessary, while the pet is under anesthesia, the vet can take the material for cytological examination, controlling the location of the biopsy needle on the CT scan. Our professionals will do whatever is necessary to properly diagnose without stress to the body.