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Advanced Imaging and CT
At River West we offer in-house ultrasound, radiology and CT.
Our veterinarians have the ability to use these higher level tools when necessary in diagnosing a pet. In addition to our certified ultrasonographer performing these scans on your pet, all advanced imaging will be sent to a board-certified radiologist for further interpretation.
Pet Care Services in St. Charles, IL, for Timely Pet Health Support
​When a pet isn't feeling well, it's important to get answers quickly. River West Animal Hospital in St. Charles, IL, offers reliable pet care services, and their imaging support makes it easy to figure out what to do next. If you need regular help or urgent advice, our staff provides veterinary services with a consistent, caring approach so you know what's going on and what care might be needed. As an animal hospital, we help families who desire helpful advice and regular updates.
Imaging is essential for both regular checkups and emergency pet care services. A pet ultrasound can help identify problems with soft tissue, and when your pet needs more advanced diagnostics, a computed tomography scan may be recommended to get a better look. If you're going to an urgent care vet because of sudden symptoms, imaging can help find problems sooner and help you make safer choices. We are a full-service veterinary hospital, and we prepare treatments and tests so that care stays structured from start to finish.
Computed Tomography
CT (Computed Tomography), is 3D radiographic imagery. During a CT scan, the scanner rotates 360 degrees around your pet taking sliced imagery of the body or area of concern. These high resolution images are then constructed into 3D form, providing more precise imagery than a standard two-dimensional x-ray.
A CT scan might be recommended for your pet with skeletal, soft tissue, cancer, or nasal/ ear issues.
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*CT imaging is included with all dental procedures performed at RWAH. This decreases anesthetic time than with standard dental x-rays.
Ultrasonography
Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that does not involve radiation. An ultrasound probe is used to omit high frequency sound waves into the area of interest. Reflections of the sound waves are then converted into a 2D image. A full abdominal ultrasound will be submitted to a board-certified radiologist for interpretation.
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River West is proud to have a certified ultrasonographer on staff and ready to scan your pet at your convenience.
Radiology
X-rays, also known as radiographs, are the most common form of imaging in the veterinary field. X-rays are useful for diagnosing fractures, arthritis, pneumonia and detecting foreign objects or tumors.
In obtaining a radiograph, a beam of x-rays will enter the pet, taking a picture of their distribution as they pass through.
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We also help with operations like animal surgery when therapy needs more than just medicine or monitoring. We do this by carefully preparing and giving clear instructions for care before and after the procedure. It's also important for your pet's long-term health, which is why we offer dental care and suggest that you build a relationship with a primary care veterinarian for regular checkups and long-term assistance. If you live in or around St. Charles, IL, and need a reliable veterinarian who can give both immediate care and ongoing care, River West Animal Hospital can assist.
Call 331-222-3310 right now to make an appointment for imaging or to get urgent care advice for your pet.