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Digital pet X-rays in Fair Lawn, NJ

Support diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.

X-Rays

X-rays help the doctor examine bones, joints, the chest and parts of the abdomen. They provide information that may not be available from a physical examination alone.

Lincoln Ave Cat & Dog Hospital provides in-house digital X-rays for dogs and cats to support diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up care.

  • On-site digital imaging

  • Bone, joint, chest and abdominal evaluation

  • Surgical planning and healing assessments

  • Independent, doctor-owned hospital

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When might my pet need X-rays?

X-rays may be recommended after an examination identifies an injury or concern requiring a closer look. The body area and number of views depend on what the doctor needs to evaluate.

  • Limping or difficulty bearing weight

  • A suspected fracture or joint injury

  • Persistent coughing or suspected chest disease

  • Vomiting or a suspected swallowed object

  • Abdominal discomfort or suspected bladder stones

  • Planning an orthopedic procedure

  • Checking healing after a fracture or surgery

What X-rays can help evaluate

Seek immediate veterinary attention for breathing difficulty, major trauma or severe pain rather than waiting for a routine imaging appointment.

Bones and joints

X-rays show bone structure, alignment and changes around joints. They may help identify fractures, dislocations, arthritis or other abnormalities contributing to pain and reduced mobility.

Ligaments and other soft tissues are not shown in the same detail. The doctor combines the images with the orthopedic examination and may recommend additional testing.

Fractures and bone alignment

Joint changes and signs of arthritis

Orthopedic planning and healing checks

Chest and lungs

Chest X-rays provide an overview of the lungs, heart outline and surrounding structures. They may help investigate persistent coughing, changes in breathing or abnormalities found during an examination.

An enlarged heart outline or an unusual lung pattern does not explain every aspect of the problem. Additional testing may be needed to clarify the findings..

Lung and airway changes

Heart size and shape

Fluid or other abnormalities within the chest

Abdomen and swallowed objects

Abdominal X-rays help assess organ outlines, intestinal gas patterns and certain stones or swallowed objects. They may provide useful clues when a pet has vomiting, abdominal discomfort or urinary concerns.

Not every object or obstruction is visible on an X-ray. Ultrasound or other testing may be recommended when the initial images do not answer the clinical question.

Abnormal intestinal gas patterns

Some swallowed objects and urinary stones

Changes in organ size or position

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