Digital X-rays

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Benefits of Digital X-Rays

To provide the highest quality veterinary care for your pet, Liberty Veterinary Medical Center uses a state-of-the-art digital X-ray unit, which offers several benefits, including:

• Images can be produced in seconds, which means less waiting time for you and your pet.

• Images can be immediately viewed on a computer monitor for accuracy while your pet is in position on the X-ray table, resulting in a more comfortable experience and less radiology exposure to your pet.

• Images are clear and detailed and can be enhanced, aiding in a more accurate diagnosis.

• Unlike film X-rays, no chemicals are needed to develop digital images.

• Images can be shared via email, such as in cases when a second opinion (from a specialist, etc.) is necessary.

What to Expect

Sedation is not always required to obtain X-rays, but there are some instances in which it is. For example, some pets are unable to remain still long enough for the X-rays to be taken, whether it’s as a result of discomfort or apprehension. If sedation is necessary, we use safe, reversible sedatives that are often combined with pain medication to make your pet more comfortable for X-rays to be taken. A trained staff member will be monitoring your pet’s vitals while they are sedated until they are fully awake. Once your pet is sedated and/or ready to be X-rayed, they are positioned on the table. The equipment is placed over the target area, and the X-ray is taken. Repositioning your pet may be necessary to obtain various views of the target area. The images are produced within seconds and appear on a computer monitor.

If you think your companion is need of pet X-rays in Hinesville, give us a call at (912) 876-3357 to schedule an appointment.