In both dogs and cats, your veterinarian may elect to
perform chest radiographs (x-rays), an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart), or other imaging studies, or to refer your pet to a specialist for these procedures.
Generally,
we perform chest radiographs to assess the heart and lungs.
The doctors
performed chest radiographs and observed many tumors all over his lungs, explaining his cough and lethargy.
Not exact matches
A comprehensive blood panel and
radiographs of your pet's
chest will be
performed prior to treatment.
Once the cat is more comfortable, more comprehensive blood testing can be
performed and
chest radiographs can be taken.
Blood work and
chest radiographs are
performed frequently to assess the cat's condition.
Blood tests and
radiographs of the
chest are also often
performed as part of the diagnostic work - up, to search for additional lesions or underlying medical conditions.
Your veterinarian may go on to
perform radiographs of other locations, including the
chest, to check for further metastases of the disease.
Other tests the veterinarian will likely
perform are
radiographs (x-rays) of the
chest and abdomen, echocardiogram (EKG), endoscopy, nasal and throat swab culture, and a fine needle biopsy of the fluid in the lungs and
chest cavity if necessary.