Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI is currently the most effective non-invasive method for detecting pathologies in pets. It offers numerous advantages:
- High accuracy: Diagnostics provide comprehensive information about the animal.
- Excellent visualization: The contrast method reveals even the smallest changes in tissues and organs.
- Safety: MRI does not involve ionizing radiation or radioactive substances. The procedure does not compromise tissue integrity, so pets require no recovery time afterward.
Thanks to MRI, our specialists can examine various organs and systems of an animal's body:
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Musculoskeletal System
MRI of all spinal sections in dogs and cats is performed when inflammation or other pathological processes in vertebrae and intervertebral discs are suspected. It enables examination of muscles, ligaments, joints, and tendons, and can localize injuries, inflammation, degenerative changes, and tumors. -
Central Nervous System
Examination includes areas of the brain and spinal cord, cavities, and vessels. Contrast agents ensure precise visualization of pathological processes, structural anomalies, edema, neoplasms, hemorrhages, and areas of compression. MRI of the brain is indispensable for detecting and localizing tumors in pets. -
Abdominal Organs
All soft-tissue organs and structures can be thoroughly examined. -
Endocrine System
Pathological changes in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, thyroid, and pancreas.
Our veterinary hospital also applies MRI in gynecology, urology, and cardiology. Our diagnostic technology allows for objective assessment and early detection of asymptomatic deterioration.
Radiography
Radiographic imaging allows examination of thoracic and abdominal organs. Our advanced radiograph machine helps determine the number of fetuses in late-stage pregnancies, detect injuries, and diagnose pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Radiography is particularly useful when there is suspicion of:
- Various injuries
- Neurological disorders
- Tumor processes
- Orthopedic issues
- Foreign bodies
- Cardiac pathologies
- Respiratory diseases
- Urinary system disordersv
Instrumental diagnostics is an effective way to promptly identify the cause of a pet's discomfort and evaluate treatment efficacy. All necessary instrumental examinations in Los Angeles can be performed conveniently at Veterinary Hospital Animal Clinic International. Need a consultation? Want to schedule your pet for a diagnostic procedure? Call us at +1(747) 217-4006 or contact us online.