AETC has state-of-the-art imaging capabilities to aid in the diagnosis of your pet.

• Digital X-Rays

• Fluoroscopy (radiographs in movie-like form)

• Ultrasound

• Echocardiography

• Spiral Computer Tomography

Digital X-Rays
Radiographs of the affected body parts are typically taken as part of the initial diagnostic work-up.  The same equipment that produces the radiograph is also used to create fluroscopy images. Contrast media, such as barium, may be added to outline the structure of an organ.  Repeated radiographs can tell the progress of the movement of the contrast material (examples: barium series for GI tract: urinary bladder cystogram).

Endoscopy
AETC has endoscopic technology to get a look deep inside the body to examine joins and internal organs.  An endoscope is a lighted optical instrument that shows actual pictures that help the doctor to quickly diagnose and treat internal injuries.