Rideau-St. Lawrence Veterinary Services

Radiology (x-rays) is routinely used to provide valuable information about an animal's bones. It can be used alone or in conjunction with other diagnostic tools to provide a list of possible causes for an animal's condition, identify the exact cause of a problem or rule out possible problems. X-rays are most commonly used to help diagnose the cause of a lameness or to monitor the progression of disease (i.e. laminitis).

Rideau-St. Lawrence Veterinary Services is equipped with both a portable radiography unit, as well as a portable digital radiography unit. 

Digital Radiography

When a large animal is being radiographed, an x-ray beam passes through its limb and hits a piece of radiographic film. Images on the film appear as various shades of gray and reflect the anatomy of the animal. Bones, which absorb more x-rays, appear as light gray structures. Soft tissues, such as the lungs, absorb fewer x-rays and appear as dark gray structures.

When a large animal is being radiographed, an x-ray beam passes through its limb and hits a piece of radiographic film. Images on the film appear as various shades of gray and reflect the anatomy of the animal. Bones, which absorb more x-rays, appear as light gray structures. Soft tissues, such as the lungs, absorb fewer x-rays and appear as dark gray structures.

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