There are many advanced medical techniques used by veterinarians to improve the health of an animal. Laser Surgery has multiple uses in the veterinary field. It is an intense beam of light used to cut through soft tissue.
The Following is an overview of some of that new technology available today:
Education for the doctor of animals can never truly end. Research is ongoing and breakthroughs occur daily. Infectious diseases, pathology, and radiology are just a few of the many areas of medical technology in which up to date knowledge is essential to the competency of the practicing veterinarian. It is now estimated that veterinary medical knowledge doubles every five years. With so many pets living in our homes and hearts, pet owners want to be ensured of the best care possible for those four-legged members of their families.
In recent years, advances in animal care have paralleled that of humans. There have been hundreds of new developments in veterinary medicine in the last decade. New antibiotics, routine usage of CT scanners and MRI's, total hip replacements, feline kidney transplants, corneal transplants, open heart surgeries, in-depth cancer treatments, laser surgery, and telemedicine are just some...the list seems endless. Things that once seemed impossible are now routine.
MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging employs the use of powerful magnets and radio wave technology to produce amazing images of an animal's internal organs. These images are clearer and more detailed than x-rays, making them useful for diagnosing diseases of soft tissue, the brain and spinal cord, the abdomen, and the joints. MRI's may not be available at all veterinarians because of the expense, but the knowledgeable doctor will refer you to a specialist if he deems it can help your pet.
The Following is an overview of some of that new technology available today:
Education for the doctor of animals can never truly end. Research is ongoing and breakthroughs occur daily. Infectious diseases, pathology, and radiology are just a few of the many areas of medical technology in which up to date knowledge is essential to the competency of the practicing veterinarian. It is now estimated that veterinary medical knowledge doubles every five years. With so many pets living in our homes and hearts, pet owners want to be ensured of the best care possible for those four-legged members of their families.
In recent years, advances in animal care have paralleled that of humans. There have been hundreds of new developments in veterinary medicine in the last decade. New antibiotics, routine usage of CT scanners and MRI's, total hip replacements, feline kidney transplants, corneal transplants, open heart surgeries, in-depth cancer treatments, laser surgery, and telemedicine are just some...the list seems endless. Things that once seemed impossible are now routine.
MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging employs the use of powerful magnets and radio wave technology to produce amazing images of an animal's internal organs. These images are clearer and more detailed than x-rays, making them useful for diagnosing diseases of soft tissue, the brain and spinal cord, the abdomen, and the joints. MRI's may not be available at all veterinarians because of the expense, but the knowledgeable doctor will refer you to a specialist if he deems it can help your pet.
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