It's generally advised to avoid taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before a PET scan, as they can affect the scan results by altering blood flow and metabolism. Always consult with your healthcare provider for specific instructions tailored to your situation. They can provide guidance based on your medical history and the reason for the scan.
A full body PET scan can take 30 to 45 minutes. A scan of a single lamp or a single organ can take as little as 10 minutes.
No you cannot smoke before a PET scan because it will alter the results and it will be detecting in you system which may cause problems with the scanning process.
You can not eat carbohydrates before a Pet scan because it can show a raise in activity and metabolism in your body. This is because your body breaks down carbohydrates to store energy and the scan will show an inaccurate reading.
No Never give Advil to a dog or cat. It is dangerous. You need to check with your Veterinarian as to why you wish to give Advil to your pet that is already taking pheno. Buffered aspirin is the only safe thing to give to your pet but again you need to check with your Vet before giving any aspirin.
Yes, there are apps available that can scan pet microchips. These apps use the smartphone's camera to scan the microchip and provide information about the pet.
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Are you talking about a PET scan?
It is not safe to give aspirin to cats without consulting a veterinarian first. Aspirin can be toxic to cats and cause serious health issues. It is important to always seek professional advice before giving any medication to your pet.
A PET scan shows what level / stage (if any) the cancer is at. An MRI scan doesn't do this, the reader, looks for abnormalities on the scan which shows up everything in the body.
Yes, but bone scan has to be completed first.
It is not safe to give aspirin to cats without consulting a veterinarian first. Aspirin can be toxic to cats and cause serious health issues. It is important to always seek professional advice before giving any medication to your pet.
A CT scan, yes. An MRI scan- maybe. It will depend on information from the manufacturer of the device you have implanted. Most are not affected by an MRI, but that is up to medical staff to determine.