{"id":1955,"date":"2026-06-17T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T00:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastalpetvet.co.nz\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2026-07-27T23:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T23:38:39","slug":"acupuncture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastalpetvet.co.nz\/?p=1955","title":{"rendered":"Diagnostic Imaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mcw_full_page\" class=\"mcw_full_page\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Diagnostic imaging<\/h2>\n<p>Offering both ultrasound and digital radiography services at Coastal Pet Vet provides significant diagnostic advantages that improve patient care, support faster clinical decision-making, and enhance the overall rate for better clinical outcomes. These complementary imaging technologies allow veterinarians to investigate a wide range of medical conditions quickly, accurately, and with minimal stress to patients.<\/p>\n<p>Digital radiography is an essential diagnostic tool for evaluating all parts of the skeletal system, chest and abdomen. It produces high-quality images within seconds, enabling rapid assessment of fractures, arthritis, spinal conditions, heart and lung disease, gastrointestinal obstructions and even bladder stones. The digital format also allows images to be enlarged, enhanced and securely stored, making it easier to monitor disease progression and share findings with specialist consultants when required.<\/p>\n<p>Ultrasound complements radiography by providing real-time imaging of soft tissues and internal organs. It is particularly valuable for examining the liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, and heart, while also helping identify masses, fluid accumulation, and organ abnormalities that may not be visible on X-rays. 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