CT Scan

CT SCAN


Alamo Heights Pet Clinic has cutting-edge diagnostics that can better assist in detecting many types of diseases and conditions commonly affecting pets.

A computed tomography, or CT scan is a diagnostic test where multiple x-rays are taken of an area and a computer puts them together to create a 3D view rather than the 2D view provided by plain x-rays. CT scans produce slices of images as though the area being evaluated was a loaf of bread, the slice or slices can be lifted out, examined from all angles and replaced. It provides much more detail than a plain x-ray.

Anesthesia is used because the pet must be absolutely still for the CT scan procedure. A contrast agent is used to enhance the imagery of soft tissues and blood vessels.

The pet is put on a table that is slid through the CT machine, which looks like a donut standing on end. X-rays are taken from multiple angles as the animal’s body passes through the machine. A full-body scan may be performed or one body part might be focused on alone. 

Food/Prescription Refill Order

Please give us up to 24 hours to respond to your request. Medication
refills are subject to doctor approval. We will contact you when your
refill is ready for pick-up.

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

7:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m

Tuesday:

7:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m

Wednesday:

7:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m

Thursday:

7:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m

Friday:

7:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m

Saturday:

8:00 a.m.

12:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

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  • "Dr. Kirby has always gone above and beyond for the care of our family's pets for several years."
    John D. / San Antonio, TX

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