Veterinary Diagnostic Services in Cary

Your pet’s health is not just skin deep. In some cases, getting a closer look at your pet’s insides is an essential part of the diagnostic process. We are pleased to offer digital radiography at Chatham Animal Hospital.

Digital radiography is more commonly known as X-rays. If you’ve ever broken a bone, you have likely had an X-ray taken. Just like for humans, X-rays help your veterinarian see beyond your pet’s fur at the dense tissues underneath their skin. X-rays are best for imaging bones and other dense tissues. These are still images that are taken using a small dose of radiation. Because X-rays use radiation to take these still images, X-rays are not recommended for use on delicate tissues or developing fetuses.

We use digital radiological technology, which helps us to deliver results faster to you. It is often the case that, when your pet needs an X-ray, time is of the essence. With digital radiology, we can more quickly pinpoint the source of your pet’s health problems and begin treatment faster as a result.

One of the most important things about X-rays is that they are non-invasive and totally pain-free. However, if your pet is anxious or in pain, we may need to sedate them to get an accurate picture, because X-rays are still images. Sedation can help reduce your pet’s stress as well as help us get a clearer image.