Radiographs, or x-rays, are commonly used to diagnose orthopedic or soft tissue diseases such as fractured bones, internal masses, bladder stones, spinal disorders, heart/lung disease, enlarged organs, pregnancy diagnosis, and diagnosis of foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, we can submit radiographs to board-certified veterinary radiologists for review. This is like having a board-certified radiologist on staff and is great for second opinions and more complex cases.
We can x-ray your dog’s hips and/or elbows to screen for dysplasia. If desired, the X-rays can be sent to the Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA) where board-certified radiologists will evaluate and grade your dog’s hips and/or elbows for OFA certification. To capture these X-rays, the patient is generally sedated or anesthetized to obtain proper positioning.