Denser tissues (teeth and bones) absorb x-rays and appear white, while other body structures such as muscles and organs may look gray or black. Different amounts of x-rays are used depending on the type of tissue your cat’s veterinarian needs to view inside your cat or kitten.
This type of radiation is high energy, which passes through anything not made of metal.Īn x-ray image somewhat resembles the negative of an old-fashioned photo–it can show different tissues (bones, etc.) in shades from white to gray and black. In fact, x-rays are a type of light wave that’s not visible to human eyes. For instance, did your cat possibly swallow a coin? An x-ray might be used to find out!Īn x-ray machine (think of it as similar to a camera) uses a type of radiation called electromagnetic radiation, also known as x-rays, to create a black and white image on a specialized film. However, x-rays can also be used to diagnose other problems with some organs, such as intestinal obstruction or an ingested foreign body.
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X-rays are often taken of bones if a healthcare professional suspects a broken bone in your pet. An x-ray (also known as radiology) is a specialized diagnostic imaging tool which uses radiography to create a “photo” or image of your cat’s bones and other structures inside the body.
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