Radiology & Ultrasound Diagnostic Radiology 

The Team at UVC uses the latest and greatest equipment available in veterinary diagnostic radiology. From taking complicated skull x-rays to evaluation of the lungs, heart and internal organs of animals - our equipment can do it all and do it in high resolution!

EXAMPLE CASES THAT GOT A DIAGNOSIS USING DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Example 1: Patient Hit By Car (HBC) Diagnosis: Fractured Olecranon (Elbow) 

A 7 year old German Shepherd presented with lameness (limping) in his right forelimb. No obvious scratches or marks were seen. Digital radiographs revealed a comminuted olecranon fracture and the assumption was that the pet was hit by a car. Surgery was recommended. 

Example 2: Dog Bite Attack
​Diagnosis:  Fractured Ribs + Pneumothorax

A 9 year old Terrier Mix was presented after being bitten by an off-leash large breed dog during a hike. Patient sustained severe trauma and x-rays helped plan for emergency surgery, which ultimately saved his life. Without the x-rays, we wouldn't have been able to anticipate this level of damage before surgery.

Example 3: Limping After Playing Outside
Diagnosis: Cruciate Ligament Rupture

A 4 year old Pitbull was presented with acute limping and swelling in the back leg. Radiographic evaluation of the stifle (knee) joint revealed rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament. In humans, this would be the same thing as an "ACL tear". Our team recommended an  advanced TPLO surgery to repair the torn ligament.

Radiologic Services (more examples):

  • X-rays of the neck and spine when patients are reluctant to jump - looking for disc disease or spinal arthritis
  • X-rays of legs that might be broken after a patient gets hit by a car or sustains other trauma (dog fight)
  • X-rays of the pelvis and other structures that are typically fractured when patients are struck by cars in the street or freeway.
  • X-rays of the chest to look for heart or lung problems (heart enlargement, heart failure, pulmonary (lung) edema, pulmonary metastasis (cancer)
  • X-rays to screen patients for cancer (in addition to their physical exam and blood tests)
  • Ultrasound evaluation for pregnancy to see if a female dog or cat is pregnant and if so, how many babies we should expect
  • Ultrasound evaluation looking to see if a patient has a blockage or "obstruction" from eating a toy or object
  • Ultrasound evaluation for bladder stones
  • Ultrasound evaluation of the abdomen, heart, lungs or other structures
  • Radiology consultations provided on an as needed basis by our partnering board-certified specialists in radiology
Please note that ALL of our consulting radiologists are Board Certified by
​The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR).