Radiography
Radiographs are an important means to help us diagnose diseases in your pet, in particular those involving bones, the chest and abdomen. The Vineyard Veterinary Hospital is fully-equipped with a modern, digitised x-ray system, allowing us to view clear, high-quality images within minutes. These images can be viewed on one of our many screens throughout the clinic, which is an extremely useful tool for our veterinarians to utilise during surgery.
Radiography
Most pets requiring radiographs will need to be admitted into hospital for the day; however this is ascertained on a case-by-case basis, depending on the animal’s condition. Some pets may also require sedation, or a general anaesthetic, in order for us to achieve clear, diagnostic x-rays. Upon discharge from hospital, the attending veterinarian will show you your pet’s x-rays, and discuss with you the diagnosis and treatment plan required.
The Vineyard Veterinary Hospital also offers routine hip and elbow x-rays for breeding animals, for scoring purposes. In order for us to achieve top-quality radiographs for scoring, your pet will require an anaesthetic. These appointments are available weekdays only, during our surgery hours. Upon your pet’s discharge from the clinic, we will provide a copy of the x-rays on a CD for you to take home.
