Conditions We Diagnose with Advanced Imaging
When your pet is facing a health challenge, getting the right diagnosis is the first step toward the best possible outcome. At Sage Veterinary Imaging, we use hospital-grade MRI, CT, ultrasound, and digital cytology to help veterinarians identify conditions that standard exams and X-rays can't fully reveal.
Many serious conditions in dogs and cats — from spinal disc disease and brain tumors to nasal infections and abdominal masses — require advanced imaging to accurately diagnose. Our board-certified veterinary radiologists interpret every study, providing your veterinarian with the detailed diagnostic information they need to plan the most effective treatment.
With MRI, CT, ultrasound, and in-house digital cytology, Sage Veterinary Imaging offers a complete diagnostic pathway — from initial sample analysis to advanced cross-sectional imaging — all under one roof. We serve pets and veterinarians from our imaging centers in Round Rock, Texas (Austin area), Spring, Texas (Houston area), and Sandy, Utah (Salt Lake City area).
Conditions Diagnosed with MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides unmatched detail for evaluating soft tissues, the brain, spinal cord, joints, and muscles. Our 3-Tesla MRI produces the same image quality used in leading human hospitals, making it the gold standard for neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncologic evaluation in pets.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Tendon & ligament injuries, cruciate tears, OCD, cartilage degeneration, stress fractures, soft tissue tumors, osteomyelitis, and joint disease.
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IVDD, spinal cord compression, myelomalacia, syringomyelia, Chiari malformation, meningitis, spinal tumors, and nerve sheath tumors.
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Brain tumors, ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, encephalitis, hydrocephalus, brain atrophy, and otitis media with vestibular disease.
Learn more → MRIEar & Vestibular Disorders
Otitis media and interna, inner ear polyps, vestibular syndrome, cholesteatoma, tympanic bulla disease, and cranial nerve deficits.
Learn more → MRIOrbital & Retrobulbar Conditions
Retrobulbar abscesses, orbital tumors, optic nerve disorders, periorbital inflammation, zygomatic salivary mucoceles, and proptosis evaluation.
Learn more → MRIOncologic MRI & Tumor Mapping
Soft tissue sarcoma margins, infiltrative tumor assessment, surgical planning, radiation therapy mapping, and post-treatment monitoring.
Learn more →Conditions Diagnosed with CT
Computed Tomography (CT) excels at evaluating bone, the chest, nasal passages, and complex anatomy. Our 128-slice CT scanner captures rapid, high-resolution cross-sectional images, making it ideal for surgical planning, cancer staging, and evaluating conditions that involve bone or air-filled structures.
Nasal & Sinus Disorders
Chronic rhinitis, nasal and sinus tumors, fungal infections like aspergillosis, nasal foreign bodies, and sinus fluid accumulation.
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Lung nodules and masses, mediastinal tumors, vascular anomalies, tracheal collapse, pleural disease, and pulmonary metastasis screening.
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Fracture planning, bone tumors, elbow and hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, and degenerative bone remodeling.
Learn more → CTAbdominal Masses & Cancer Staging
Liver and splenic masses, lymphadenopathy, metastatic disease detection, adrenal tumors, retroperitoneal masses, and pre-surgical staging.
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Tooth root abscesses, oral masses, jaw fractures, periodontal disease, mandibular and maxillary tumors, and oronasal fistulas.
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Portosystemic shunts, vascular ring anomalies, ectopic ureters, arteriovenous malformations, and CT angiography for surgical planning.
Learn more →Not Sure Which Imaging Study Your Pet Needs?
Our team works directly with your veterinarian to determine the most appropriate imaging study for your pet's condition. Schedule at any of our three locations.
Conditions Diagnosed with Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs and structures with no radiation exposure. It is particularly valuable for evaluating abdominal organs, the urinary tract, cardiac structures, and for guiding minimally invasive tissue sampling. In some cases, ultrasound provides diagnostic detail that CT cannot — for example, ultrasound is often superior for detecting intestinal obstructions and evaluating organ texture in real time.
Abdominal Organ Evaluation
Liver and splenic masses, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, adrenal lesions, GI foreign bodies, intestinal obstruction, and abdominal effusion.
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Bladder and kidney stones, cystitis, chronic kidney disease, renal dysplasia, ureteral obstruction, and urinary tract masses.
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Pericardial effusion, cardiac masses, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defects, and heart disease screening.
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Foreign body detection, intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, GI lymphoma, intussusception, and gastric wall thickening.
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Pregnancy confirmation, fetal viability and counting, pyometra, prostatic disease, testicular tumors, and ovarian abnormalities.
Learn more → UltrasoundUltrasound-Guided Procedures
Fine needle aspirate guidance, tissue biopsy targeting, therapeutic fluid drainage, cystocentesis, and abscess aspiration.
Learn more →Conditions Diagnosed with Digital Cytology
Digital cytology puts diagnostic answers in your veterinarian's hands faster than ever. Using fine needle aspirates (FNA) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) taps, our team obtains cell samples that are digitized and analyzed by board-certified pathologists — with results often available within 2 hours. Cytology frequently serves as the critical first step in a diagnostic workup, helping determine whether further imaging with MRI, CT, or ultrasound is needed to pinpoint a diagnosis and plan treatment.
Mass & Tumor Identification
Rapid lump characterization, mast cell tumors, lipomas vs. sarcomas, histiocytic tumors, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignancy grading.
Learn more → CytologyCSF Analysis & Neurological Diagnosis
Meningitis, encephalitis, CNS lymphoma, granulomatous meningoencephalitis (GME), infectious neurological disease, and inflammatory markers.
Learn more → CytologyLymph Node Assessment
Lymphoma diagnosis, metastatic cancer screening, reactive vs. neoplastic node differentiation, staging support, and infection identification.
Learn more → CytologyOrgan & Tissue Sampling
Liver aspirates, splenic mass assessment, kidney sampling, adrenal evaluation, pancreatic lesions, and deep tissue characterization.
Learn more → CytologyBody Cavity Fluid Analysis
Pleural effusion characterization, peritoneal fluid evaluation, joint fluid analysis, pericardial effusion, septic vs. non-septic differentiation.
Learn more → CytologyBone Marrow Evaluation
Non-regenerative anemia workup, leukemia diagnosis, immune-mediated disease, thrombocytopenia, myelodysplasia, and infectious disease screening.
Learn more →How Diagnostic Imaging Works
From referral to results, our streamlined process is designed to get your pet answers quickly while keeping your primary veterinarian at the center of care.
Veterinary Referral
Your veterinarian refers your pet for advanced imaging or cytology based on their clinical findings and suspected diagnosis.
Diagnostic Study
Our team performs the appropriate study — MRI, CT, ultrasound, or cytology — using state-of-the-art equipment at one of our three locations.
Expert Interpretation
A board-certified veterinary radiologist or pathologist interprets your pet's results and prepares a detailed diagnostic report.
Results & Next Steps
Results are shared with your veterinarian — often the same day or within 2 hours for cytology — so they can plan the best treatment path.
Why Veterinarians Trust Sage
3T MRI Technology
The same hospital-grade MRI used in leading human medical centers, producing significantly more detailed images than standard veterinary MRI systems.
Board-Certified Specialists
Every imaging study is interpreted by a board-certified veterinary radiologist, and every cytology sample by a board-certified pathologist.
2-Hour Digital Cytology
In-house digital cytology delivers biopsy results within 2 hours — helping your veterinarian make treatment decisions the same day, not days later.
~20% Lower Cost
Our outpatient imaging model means approximately 20% lower cost compared to other advanced imaging providers in the region.
Collaborative Care
We work directly with your veterinarian, providing clear reports and consultation so they can make the best treatment decisions for your pet.
3 Convenient Locations
Imaging centers in Round Rock TX, Spring TX, and Sandy UT, serving pets across Texas and Utah.
Common Questions About Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
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Ready to Get Answers for Your Pet?
If your veterinarian has recommended advanced imaging or diagnostic cytology, our board-certified specialists are here to help provide a clear diagnosis. Schedule at any of our three locations.