Radio Taiwan International
Date: 02 April, 2019
By: Paula Chao
PET-CT scans for pets introduced in Taiwan
National Yang-Ming University has introduced PET-CT scans for pets, a first for Taiwan. PET refers to positron-emission tomography, a technique that can better detect cancer in its early stages and monitor the spread of the disease after surgery.
Taiwan has about 2.5 million pet cats and dogs. Alarmingly, their chances of getting cancer are as high as 54%. To ensure better treatment for sick pets, National Yang-Ming University has introduced PET-CT scans.
Besides pet cats and dogs, PET-CT scans can also be used for hamsters, rabbits, chickens, and ducks. [FULL STORY]