We were reminded this week, unfortunately, that MRIs are not just for people any more. One of our co-workers has a beautiful six-year-old brindle bullmastiff that began having seizures—and not just one now and then, but multiple times a day. A trip to the neurologist resulted in an order for a brain MRI. Unfortunately, the diagnosis was not good—a brain tumor that was large and inoperable. While our friend is heartbroken, she’s also relieved that she knows exactly what’s wrong, what to expect, and roughly how much time she has left with Poudre.
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The Growing Need for MRI in Veterinary Medicine
Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Mon, May 4, 2015 @ 12:05 PM
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In significant parts of the world, and America in particular, people’s pets are often considered part of the family. It’s common for pet owners to spend thousands of dollars on healthcare for their animals, including fees for CT Scans, MRIs, C-Arms, Ultrasounds and general X-Rays… money that they don’t spend on dream vacations, better vehicles, and other creature (no pun intended) comforts. It’s also common for wealthier individuals to spend exorbitant amounts on their pets’ care, just because they can.
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How to Choose the Best Veterinary CT Scanner for your Practice
Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 16:01 PM
CT Scanner or “computed tomography” has been used on animals since the 1970s. It has grown in popularity in veterinary medicine in recent years, because it can provide high image quality and enable vets to make more definitive diagnosis. It can help you identify the best options for treating your pet patients. Best of all, CT Scanners have become more affordable for use in veterinary practices. Before you decide to add CT Scanning to your practice, there are some important considerations.
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