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      We use thyroid scans to determine whether or not a cat is in fact hyperthyroid before proceeding with I-131 treatment. Below are thyroid scan images from two different cats, one who was positive for feline hyperthyroidism, the other negative. Without looking at the second picture below, can you tell the difference between the […]

      CT 3-D Reconstruction Using a 16-slice helical scanner, we conducted a CT study on a Doberman for lipoma surgery. These videos are of the 3-D reconstruction. Notice the total scan time!     MRI 3-D Reconstruction The following MRI fistula study shows the entire depth of the draining tract above the right […]

They always say the cat chooses you, you don’t choose the cat. And this couldn’t be more accurate. Meet Becky (a.k.a. Sunshine, Sunny D, Sunny Girl, Kitty Cat). Previously homeless, Becky was taken in by one of our referring clinics out in the desert a week or two prior to coming to our facility to […]

Last year, we treated an unforgettably affectionate cat named Moorea for hyperthyroidism and we are thrilled to hear that she is not only doing well but has also managed to capture the attention and hearts of the California Veterinary Medicine Association (CVMA). Moorea’s owners ecstatically informed us today that she has just been inducted into […]

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