We are pleased to be able to offer computed tomography (CT) services at Colorado Veterinary Specialists.  A CT scan is a computer reconstruction of a series of radiographs taken of a body structure.  The reconstruction allows multi-dimensional viewing of the structure scanned for diagnostic purposes.

CT scans are performed for a variety of purposes including the diagnosis of neurologic diseases such as brain tumors and intervertebral disc disease and evaluation of musculoskeletal structures for diagnosis of joint diseases.  CT scans are also commonly performed in oncology cases to determine tumor margins prior to surgery and as look for evidence of tumor metastasis.

CT scans can be performed on an outpatient service with a referral from your regular veterinarian.  Patients are briefly placed under general anesthesia during the CT scan and can generally go home the same day the scan is performed.  Our CT scans are read by a board certified veterinary radiologist to provide the most accurate evaluation possible.