Diagnostic Imaging

With access to advanced imaging technology, we are committed to providing a quick and accurate diagnosis.

Our CT scanner allows us to rapidly produce detailed images which can be used for any part of the body. All cases are reported by a specialist radiologist where required.

Examples of cases that would benefit from CT, include:

• Portosystemic shunt diagnosis and full location
• Tumour staging and investigation
• Pre-operative surgical resection planning
• Lameness investigation – especially involving elbows or angular limb deformity
• Nasal and respiratory disease
• Acute spinal disease
• Neurological disease including suspected neoplasia, seizures, head tilt, where MRI unavailable
• BOAS assessment
• Middle ear assessment
• Adrenal and pancreatic disease including insulinoma
• Superior or additive to ultrasound in almost all abdominal cases in large breed dogs
• Excellent for radiolucent urethral calculi or cases where there is uncertainty regarding an intestinal foreign body on conventional imaging

Using our high-definition ultrasound and extensive experience we can evaluate and diagnose the following:

• Adrenal, renal, hepatic, splenic, pancreatic, bladder and intestinal disease
• Thyroid, parathyroid and laryngeal assessment
• Location and staging of neoplastic disease including for example, abdominal, thoracic, medial retropharyngeal and caudal cervical lymph nodes
• Ultrasound guided FNA and Trucut biopsies
• Tendon and muscle assessment
• Location of foreign bodies for example, grass seeds in feet, subcutaneous or muscle tissue