I've been browsing the Veterinary Radiology blog for a month or so now, fascinated by the art and science of interpreting X-rays and ultrasounds and a host of other amazing tools veterinary radiologists use to see inside a cat or dog.
For example, check out the classic case for a 9-month old labrador that was diagnosed with panosteitis (the X-ray you see to the right is from the case).
If you are interested in a general description of what veterinary radiology is, why use a veterinary radiologist, and so on, check out this post too. No matter what, you'll find interesting case studies in this blog that are pertinent to the every day health issues that cats and dogs face. Here's an excerpt:
What is a veterinary radiologist?
A veterinary radiologist is a veterinarian who has a veterinary degree, a year of internship, and a three or four year residency in radiology under their belt. Veterinary school is hard enough to get into, and attracts the best and the brightest. Those who want to specialize in radiology have to undergo another round of competitive applications, and years of training to attain specialist status. Someone who is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology or the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging has had intensive training by other veterinary radiologists. Disciplines include radiology, ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CAT scan or CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR or MRI), and nuclear medicine. A specialist also has to pass an intensive written and oral exam to become board certified. Veterinary Radiologists have extensive experience in obtaining and interpreting images of all types. Here is a link to a previous post on what a veterinary radiologist is.
