What is the difference between x-rays, myelogram, MRI and CAT scans?
Q: What time should I drop-off my pet for MRI or surgery? A: Your pet should be dropped-off on the day of the MRI or surgery on or before 9am. Special accommodations can be made if you a traveling long distances. Q: When should I withhold food and water for my pet? A: Please withhold food after 10pm on the night prior to MRI or surgery. It is very important that your pet have an empty stomach when undergoing general anesthesia. MRI or surgery may have to be rescheduled if your pet has not been fasted appropriately. A small to moderate amount of water is okay. Any medications that your pet is currently taking is also OK, unless they need food along with the medications. Q: Can I give my pet a bath before surgery? A: You may wish to have your pet bathed or groomed one week prior to surgery. Bathing and clipping cannot be performed for 2-3 weeks post-operatively. Do NOT give your pet a bath the day before surgery. Doing so actually increases the incidence of incisional infection. Q: How m
