Digital X-Rays
At St. Francis Veterinary Medical Center, we’re proud to provide our patients with safe and effective veterinary care aided by access to our complete suite of in-house diagnostics, including digital x-rays.
What Are Digital X-Rays?
Also called radiographs, x-rays refer to a type of diagnostic imaging that uses x-ray radiation to produce still pictures of a patient’s internal structures. X-rays can be used to evaluate bones, joints, organs, and other internal anatomy.
Unlike traditional radiographs that were produced using film and old-fashioned photo development, digital x-rays use a digital camera to produce a digital image.
The Benefits of Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays offer a variety of benefits when compared to traditional, film-based x-rays. These benefits include:
- Safer - Digital x-rays require just a fraction of the exposure time needed for traditional x-rays. As a result, they greatly reduce the amount of radiation that our patients are exposed to, making them much safer.
- Faster - Not only is the exposure time shorter, but digital x-rays also don't require us to wait for developing. They are immediately available to view.
- Shareable - Since they're digitally based, digital x-rays can be easily shared with you or veterinary specialists when necessary.
- More Effective Diagnostics - Paired with special software, digital x-ray images can be enlarged and enhanced for improved evaluation.
How Veterinarians Use Digital X-Rays
We use digital x-rays in a variety of instances for diagnosing disease, evaluating injuries, preparing for surgery, screening for oral health problems, locating an ingested foreign object, and more. If we recommend x-rays for your pet, we’ll be here to answer any questions you might have about the process and your pet’s test results.
Comprehensive Diagnostics at St. Francis Veterinary Medical Center
At St. Francis Veterinary Medical Center, we’re proud to have comprehensive in-house veterinary diagnostics available to assist with the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of our patients. In addition to digital x-rays, we also have an in-house ultrasound and laboratory available to provide pets with same-day test results, fast diagnostics, and prompt, safe, and effective treatments.
To learn more about digital x-rays or our veterinary diagnostics, we welcome you to contact St. Francis Veterinary Medical Center in East Hanover, New Jersey today.
