Imagine hearing your vet say the word “MRI” for your pet, anxiety, questions, and worry rush in. But what if advanced imaging didn’t just mean stress and expense, but gave hope and answers that could save lives?

In this eye-opening episode I am joined by leading specialist Dr. Martin de Scally from Hilton Veterinary Hospital to demystify the world of advanced veterinary imaging.

Together, we discuss what MRI, CT, and X-rays really show us, when each is used, and how the launch of a dedicated animal MRI facility in KZN is transforming the way veterinarians diagnose and treat complex conditions.

From brain tumours once considered a “death sentence” to delicate spinal surgeries and the true cost, both financial and emotional, of advanced veterinary care, Dr. Martin de Scally brings experience, clarity, and compassion.

Whether you’re a pet owner facing a scary diagnosis or a veterinary professional keen to understand the breakthroughs in imaging, this conversation delivers answers in simple, relatable terms.

Learn how having cutting-edge technology available 24/7 is offering new hope, making tricky cases treatable, and informing difficult decisions with knowledge, not uncertainty.

Tune in for practical advice, myth-busting, and real stories about the difference an MRI scan can make, for pets, their families, and the vets who care for them.

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Website: https://hiltonvethospital.co.za/

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary HospitalKythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

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00:00 “Understanding Advanced Pet Imaging”

05:18 Streamlined Veterinary Referral Process

09:17 CT vs MRI: Uses Explained

12:33 Neurological Signs and Epilepsy Diagnosis

15:02 Paralysis Diagnosis and Treatment Steps

20:30 Advanced Low-Field MRI for Animals

23:52 Veterinary Costs and Ethical Decisions

26:15 Diagnostic Scans: Necessity vs. Risks

29:57 Veterinary Insights and AI Decisions

31:51 “Embracing Innovation in Veterinary Medicine”

34:52 Informative Discussion on New Facility