Veterinary Imaging of Texas provides imaging services to the veterinary community. We offer state-of-the-art MRI, CT and X-Ray imaging all at one location. Our Diagnostic Imaging provides specific details needed to make the most accurate diagnostic decisions possible. The diagnostic standards and equipment are comparable to that used in most of Houston’s human hospitals. These non-invasive procedures allow us to differentiate between bones, soft tissue, gas, fluids and fat and are available to dogs, cats and exotic pets.
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Click on image on the left to view an MRI of a brain scan from a dog with a tumor in his ear canal.
A CT scan is a non-invasive procedure that uses X-rays and computer processing to produce
cross-sectional images of your pet's body or anatomy. These image "slices" can be both horizontal and vertical,
so they give an unobstructed 3-D view of the area in question. CT scans are useful for diagnosing
cancerous and non-cancerous masses; pneumonia, nasal disease and other respiratory system
problems; urinary problems; and broken bones and dislocated elbows and hips. They are also
helpful in locating foreign bodies in soft tissue and producing images of the heart and blood vessels.
CT scans are often recommended for pets who are having unexplained seizures, behavioral changes,
problems walking, or chronic nasal or ear discharge. See Example Below.
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), is a medical imaging technique used to visualize
the internal structure and function of the body. MRI provides contrast between the different soft tissues of the body
making it especially useful in neurological (brain), musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and oncological (cancer) imaging.
MRI uses a powerful magnetic field to align the nuclear magnetization of hydrogen atoms in water in the body.
Radio frequency (RF) fields are used to systematically alter the alignment of this magnetization, causing the
hydrogen nuclei to produce a rotating magnetic field detectable by the scanner. This signal can be manipulated
by additional magnetic fields to build up enough information to construct an image of the body. See Example Below.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)