X-Ray & Ultrasound
In-house X-ray and ultrasound available on-site
Results reviewed with you the same visit
We find answers, not just rule things out
Clear explanation of findings before any treatment is discussed
Imaging tells us things a physical examination can't. A lump that feels benign, a limp with no obvious cause, an abdomen that's painful but unremarkable on the outside.
These are exactly the situations where X-ray and ultrasound change the picture. Having both available on-site means we can investigate properly on the day, without sending you away to wait for a referral appointment.
What we offer
Digital X-ray
We use digital X-ray to assess bones, joints, the chest, and the abdomen. It's fast, the image quality is high, and we can review the results with you straight away. Most musculoskeletal problems, respiratory concerns, and suspected foreign bodies can be assessed the same day your pet comes in.
Abdominal and soft tissue ultrasound
Ultrasound lets us look at organs in real time — their size, structure, and how they're functioning. It's particularly useful for investigating abdominal pain, masses, bladder and kidney issues, and anything the X-ray flags that needs a closer look.
Chest and cardiac imaging
For pets with a cough, breathing changes, or a heart murmur picked up on examination, chest X-rays and cardiac ultrasound help us understand what's happening and how significant it is — so treatment decisions are based on a clear picture rather than guesswork.
Why Caring Paws for diagnostic imaging
Everything is done on-site
No referrals, no waiting days for an appointment elsewhere. If your pet needs imaging, we can do it here — on the same visit in many cases — and review the findings with you straight away.
We explain what we're seeing
We won't hand you a report full of terminology and leave you to make sense of it. We'll walk you through the images, explain what's normal, what isn't, and what it means for your pet — in plain language.
Imaging informs the plan, it doesn't replace the conversation
A result is only useful if you understand it and feel confident about what comes next. We take the time to connect the findings to the bigger picture — what it means for your pet's health and what we think should happen from here.
What to expect
We know handing your pet over for desexing can be stressful. Here's how we make the process as clear and comfortable as possible.
Assessment and decision to image
We'll examine your pet first and explain why we think imaging is needed, what we're looking for, and what we expect it to tell us. If there's a choice between X-ray and ultrasound — or both — we'll explain the difference and recommend what's most appropriate.
The imaging appointment
Most X-rays are done with your pet awake or lightly sedated. Ultrasound is non-invasive and generally well tolerated. We'll let you know beforehand if sedation or fasting is likely to be needed.
Reviewing the results
We go through the findings with you on the day wherever possible. We'll show you the images, explain what we're seeing, and be clear about what's confirmed, what's suspected, and what we'd want to investigate further.
Next steps
You'll leave knowing what the imaging showed and what happens from here — whether that's a treatment plan, a follow-up scan, a referral for something outside our scope, or reassurance that things look fine.
Need answers about what's going on with your pet?
Book a visit and we'll investigate properly. On the day, on-site, with results you can actually understand.
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