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<h2 dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 33px"><strong>What is cat diagnostic imaging?</strong></h2><p dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.6em">Diagnostic imaging uses images to help diagnose a disease or injury. It includes ultrasound, x-rays, MRI, and CT scans. Diagnostic imaging helps a veterinarian collect more information to properly diagnose a condition.</p><h2 dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 33px"><strong>How does the use of diagnostic imaging help to determine health issues in my cat?&nbsp;</strong></h2><p dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.6em">Your veterinary team can use diagnostic imaging to help diagnose various issues with your cat, with each diagnostic tool used in specific circumstances.</p><h3 dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2"><strong>Diagnostic imaging is used in the following ways to diagnose cat medical conditions:</strong></h3><ul><li><p dir="auto"><strong>X-rays</strong> – Commonly used to confirm broken bones, as bones show up exceptionally well in x-rays&nbsp;</p></li><li><p dir="auto"><strong>Ultrasound</strong> – Used to diagnose an internal medical condition, enlisting soundwaves to photograph internal tissues and easily view organ function</p></li><li><p dir="auto"><strong>MRI </strong>– Shows detailed anatomic images and requires sedation of the cat</p></li><li><p dir="auto"><strong>CT Scan</strong> – Computer-enhanced x-rays that help evaluate complex parts of the body, showing different levels of tissue density, and requires sedation of the cat</p></li></ul><h2 dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 33px"><strong>What are some possible conditions that are diagnosed using cat x-rays?&nbsp;</strong></h2><p dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.6em">X-rays are primarily associated with confirming broken bones, but this diagnostic tool plays a much broader role in diagnosing your cat.&nbsp;<br>Cat x-rays are used to diagnose the following:</p><ul><li><p dir="auto">Broken bones</p></li><li><p dir="auto">Cancerous tumors</p></li><li><p dir="auto">Health and viability of teeth</p></li><li><p dir="auto">Intestinal issues such as a blockage</p></li><li><p dir="auto"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/bladder-and-kidney-stones">Bladder stones</a></p></li></ul><h2 dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 33px"><strong>How does a veterinarian decide that a cat needs diagnostic imaging?</strong></h2><p dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.6em">A veterinarian will determine if diagnostic imaging is needed based on your cat's symptoms. If they come in with an injured leg, they will most likely take an x-ray. If they come in with a palpable tumor in their abdomen, your veterinarian can use either an x-ray or ultrasound. Cat owners are generally great about communicating their cat’s symptoms to help a veterinarian with a diagnosis. However, regardless of the details they provide, the veterinary team still needs diagnostic imaging to confirm a diagnosis. That can include not only x-rays and ultrasounds but also possibly blood work and urine analysis. <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.merckvetmanual.com/special-pet-topics/diagnostic-tests-and-imaging/types-of-veterinary-medical-tests">The Merck Veterinary Manual</a>&nbsp;details additional diagnostic tests that they can use with diagnostic imaging.&nbsp;</p><h2 dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 33px"><strong>Why is early detection and diagnosis of internal injury to your cat so important?</strong></h2><p dir="auto" style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.6em">Early detection and diagnosis of any medical problem in your cat are critical to their well-being, quality of life, and longevity. We always want to identify a condition quickly and treat it effectively for the best prognosis. Dental disease, a wound, or a broken bone all need to be treated as soon as possible to ensure your cat’s long-term health.&nbsp;</p>

As in human medical care, diagnostic imaging is a common and effective way to help diagnose certain conditions in cats, from broken bones to cancerous tumors. Whether a veterinarian uses an x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or a CT Scan, each diagnostic imaging tool helps them see a clear picture of what’s going on inside your cat’s body.

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