How Do MRI Scans Help Pets?

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The Vet's Office At the vet's office, pets can get an MRI scan to help the vet see inside their bodies.

What's an MRI?

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Finding Problems

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Staying Still

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Listening to Music

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No Need to Worry

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Helping the Vet

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After the MRI, your pet can get the right treatment to help them get back to feeling like themselves. Swipe Up