Digital X-Ray in Stillwater, OK
Seeing what’s happening inside your pet’s body is often the key to an accurate diagnosis. Perkins Road Pet Clinic is proud to offer digital radiology, giving our veterinarians a fast, non-invasive way to evaluate your pet’s internal health.
Advanced Imaging at Our Stillwater Animal Hospital
Radiology is a technique and diagnostic tool we use to look inside the body in a completely non-invasive way. Digital x-rays allow us to create clear images of your pet’s bones and organs, giving our team a view of internal structures we otherwise couldn’t see.
Why Digital X-Ray Is an Important Diagnostic Tool
X-rays help our veterinarians detect and prevent illness by identifying fractures, foreign objects, tumors, and organ abnormalities. Digital imaging also works closely with other diagnostics we offer, including ultrasound and in-house lab testing, so we can build a complete picture of your pet’s health.
Common Uses for Digital X-Ray
- Evaluating bone fractures or joint injuries
- Diagnosing digestive obstructions or foreign objects
- Assessing heart and lung conditions
- Supporting dental exams with digital dental x-rays
- Pre-surgical evaluation before procedures like those managed through our internal medicine team
Safe, Fast, and Accurate
The use of radiology is safe, and our entire staff is highly trained in its use. It is our goal to provide your pet with the highest level of medical care possible, and digital x-ray is just one of the many tools we rely on to achieve that.
Have questions about whether your pet needs imaging? Call (405) 624-3086 to talk with our veterinary team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is digital x-ray safe for my pet?
Yes, digital x-ray is a safe, non-invasive diagnostic tool, and our staff is highly trained in its use.
What can digital x-rays help diagnose?
Digital x-rays help us evaluate bone fractures, joint injuries, digestive obstructions, foreign objects, and heart or lung conditions.
How is digital x-ray different from traditional film x-ray?
Digital x-ray produces images almost instantly and allows our veterinarians to enhance and review images in greater detail than traditional film.
Do you offer dental x-rays as well?
Yes, digital dental x-rays are used to detect issues below the gumline as part of our dentistry services.
Will my pet need to be sedated for an x-ray?
Many x-rays can be performed without sedation, though some situations, like dental x-rays or an anxious patient, may require light sedation for safety and accuracy.
How quickly will I get results from my pet’s x-ray?
Because our imaging is digital, our veterinarians can review results the same day, often within minutes of the x-ray being taken.
Do you use x-ray alongside other diagnostic tools?
Yes, we often combine x-ray with ultrasound or in-house lab testing to get a complete picture of your pet’s health.