When to Consider Outpatient CT for Non-Critical Cases Speed and accuracy. These are the fundamental ideas behind the ever-improving technology in veterinary medicine. But improving on these concepts is really just a means to an end, because what we’re really after at the end of the day is to do our jobs […]

      Nerd alert! We’re true technology geeks here, which is why when we did a CT that revealed the same results as a live rhinoscopy on a cat’s nasal passage, we had to put together a video to post on YouTube and our website. And Facebook. And our e-newsletter. Do you know when […]

      Free Download: VICSD Guide to Advanced Imaging When it comes to imaging the different regions of the body, MRI and CT most certainly each have their place. But do you know when one is preferred over the other? We put together this comprehensive VICSD Guide to Advanced Imaging for you to download […]

      Food for thought on the new iodine-restricted diet for feline hyperthyroidism Seth Wallack DVM, DACVR One can hardly look at a veterinary magazine or online industry news source lately without seeing an advertisement or article about Hill’s new y/d prescription diet. With the recent increasing popularity of this food, veterinarians are regularly […]

        VICSD’s Real-Time Ultrasound service is now available to San Diego’s veterinary community The wait is over. Real-Time Ultrasound is here! Created and patented by VICSD CEO, Dr. Seth Wallack, Real-Time Ultrasound offers the convenience of a Mobile Ultrasound appointment but at a more cost-effective rate, so your patients can benefit from […]

      Q&A: VICSD Off-Site Imaging   Q. Why are your MRI procedures done off site? A. Utilizing medical imaging facilities offers the most advanced imaging at a price pet owners can afford. Off-site MR imaging allows us to be the only veterinary facility in San Diego to perform scans on a more advanced […]

      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 […]

      It’s February. And February means that National Pet Dental Health Month is here! Prior to anesthetic cleanings, patients must go through a thorough exam that includes chest X-rays and blood work. This screening is not only good to make sure the pet is able to undergo anesthesia but it is also useful […]

      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 […]

        Real-Time Ultrasound is the Wave of the Future There will soon be three options for veterinary ultrasound imaging: 1) refer the case out to a radiologist or cardiologist, 2) have the radiologist or cardiologist come to your clinic for the ultrasound, and 3) have a sonographer perform the study while a radiologist […]