My dog has Cushing's. Is a CT scan or ultrasound better for diagnosis?

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My dog was getting investigated for cushings disease and it was recommended he have a ultrasound scan the veterinary owner then pushed and said he should have a c.t scan because we have insurance and he can check everything then. It has now turned out we are not covered on our insurance for a c.t scan and he has issued us with a £1200 bill and said we should of checked our policy.do you use a c.t scan to diagnose cushings? Everywhere online says an ultrasound which our insurance covers. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 27 lbs

Laura Bailey, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry about the high vet bill. A CT scan would give more accurate results and a better image than ultrasound. Most veterinarians do not have access to CT scan for dogs and therefore use ultrasound instead. I think it is very cool that your veterinarian has a CT scan unit available. You should call your insurance company and see if they will cover it for you. Explain the situation. Maybe get your veterinarian to talk to them as well. They probably don't have CT scan listed because most vet clinics do not have a CT scan machine available.

My dog has Cushing's. Is a CT scan or ultrasound better for diagnosis?

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