24 HR Animal Care Center
CT Scanner
As of August 2017 we have become the first and only privately owned veterinary practice in Saskatchewan with the ability to perform CT scans on small animals. A CT scan (also known as a CAT scan or Computed Tomography scan) is a diagnostic tool that uses very precise x-ray beams to take multiple images of a body area in a slice-like pattern. A computer then combines these x-ray image slices together to create a detailed 3D picture.
The resulting 3D image will vary in colour (white, black, and shades of gray), depending on the ability of the tissue to absorb the x-ray beam and thus provides much more information than a simple, 2 dimensional x-ray.
CT scans are often used to identify tumours as well as to assess and diagnose bone, joint and soft tissue abnormalities/injuries. The images also help to assess organs such as the lungs, liver and kidneys and can also assist in guiding biopsies and surgical planning.
For inquiries about our CT services and pricing structure, please contact a member of our management team!
CT Scanner
As of August 2017 we have become the first and only privately owned veterinary practice in Saskatchewan with the ability to perform CT scans on small animals. A CT scan (also known as a CAT scan or Computed Tomography scan) is a diagnostic tool that uses very precise x-ray beams to take multiple images of a body area in a slice-like pattern. A computer then combines these x-ray image slices together to create a detailed 3D picture.
The resulting 3D image will vary in colour (white, black, and shades of gray), depending on the ability of the tissue to absorb the x-ray beam and thus provides much more information than a simple, 2 dimensional x-ray.
CT scans are often used to identify tumours as well as to assess and diagnose bone, joint and soft tissue abnormalities/injuries. The images also help to assess organs such as the lungs, liver and kidneys and can also assist in guiding biopsies and surgical planning.
For inquiries about our CT services and pricing structure, please contact a member of our management team!