Digital X-Ray for Dogs and Cats in Nicosia
Clear images of bones, chest and belly, ready straight away on the computer. We talk them through with you during the same visit.
What digital X-ray is
An X-ray is a picture of the inside of the body, made with a small dose of X-rays. Digital X-ray shows the image straight away on the computer, very clearly, and we can zoom in to see every detail.
What it shows
- Bones and joints: fractures, arthritis, hip or spine problems.
- Chest: the lungs, the size and shape of the heart, fluid in the chest.
- Belly: organ size, bladder stones, gas or a blockage in the gut.
- Foreign bodies: things your pet has swallowed, such as bones, stones or toys. Some materials, like fabric or plastic, do not always show clearly.
- Late pregnancy: roughly how many puppies or kittens to expect.
X-rays show bones and the outline of organs well. To see inside soft organs, such as the liver or kidneys, we often combine them with an ultrasound.
When your pet may need one
- Limping or pain after a fall or a knock
- Coughing or difficult breathing
- Vomiting, when you think they swallowed something
- Struggling to pee (in a male cat this is an emergency: call straight away)
- Checks before surgery or in older pets
How it works at our clinic
- We examine your pet first and decide which views are needed.
- Your pet lies quietly on the table for a few seconds for each picture. It does not hurt.
- For clear images your pet needs to stay still. If they are in pain, very anxious or need a special position, we may give light sedation.
- We look at the images straight away and talk them through with you during the same visit.
How to prepare
Usually nothing special is needed. If we know in advance that sedation may be needed, we will ask you not to feed your pet from the evening before. If you are not sure, call us before you come.
What happens next
If the X-ray shows the cause, we start the right treatment straight away. Sometimes another test is needed to see more, such as an ultrasound or blood tests, which are also done in the clinic.
If more advanced imaging is needed, such as a CT or MRI scan, we will explain why and refer you to a centre that offers it. Digital images can easily be sent to another vet if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Does an X-ray hurt?
No. Your pet just stays still for a few seconds for each picture.
Is sedation needed?
Usually not. If your pet is in pain, very anxious or needs a special position, we may give light sedation.
Is the radiation safe?
The dose is small, and we only take X-rays when they are needed.
When will I get the results?
The images are ready straight away and we talk them through with you during the same visit.
Will it show something my pet swallowed?
Many objects, such as bones and stones, show clearly. Some, like fabric or plastic, may also need an ultrasound.
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Sources and further reading
The facts in this article are based on guidance from international and European veterinary organisations.
Does your pet need an X-ray?
Call us to book. We will examine your pet first and tell you if one is needed.
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