Imaging & Scans
Our veterinarians deal with a range of medical illnesses, including the heart, lungs, digestive system, hormones/endocrine problems such as diabetes, urinary problems and disorders of the brain and neurological system.
At our hospital, state-of-the-art diagnostic tests are available, combined with veterinary and nursing staff on duty 24-hours per day to care for your pet. If your pet is very unwell, he or she may be placed in our intensive care unit overnight, to ensure constant supervision and excellent nursing care. We also have a dedicated cat-only ward, where you cat may rest in peaceful surroundings away from dogs and other animals.
On-site, we have a 4-slice helical CT scanner, Color-flow Doppler ultrasound, video endoscopy and in-house laboratory facilities to ensure the best treatments are available for your pet. We are able to perform advanced procedures such as cerebrospinal fluid analysis (‘spinal taps’), placement of feeding tubes, ventilation (assisted breathing) and oxygen therapy.
Common Reasons For Exploratory Imaging
Once a veterinarian has examined your pet, blood test, Xrays or tissue samples are required in some cases. Our hospital is fitted with a dedicated isolation unit, so that patients with infection may be kept separate from the rest of the hospital. We carry a full range of antibiotics and other medications to treat your pet as required. We also have strict hospital policies on dealing with infection, to ensure the best outcome for your pet.
Common Imaging Techniques
We have four diagnostic modalities available for fast and accurate imaging:
- Digital radiology (DR)
- Ultrasound
- Fluoroscopy
- Computed tomography (CT).
Each plays an important role in the management of patients with relative advantages and disadvantages. Radiology is fast and does not often require anaesthesia allowing vets to attain diagnoses during their emergency consultations.
- Radiology remains the backbone of orthopaedic surgery (bones and joints).
- Ultrasound allows us to look inside the abdomen and assess the organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys and GIT and to see if there is any free fluid or enlarged lymph nodes.
- Fluoroscopy offers continuous imaging and can also be mobile to allow imaging during surgery.
- PESC has a 16 slice GE CT scanner which allows sensitive assessment of the brain, body cavities and spine.