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Veterinarians use quirky ideas to get animals' CT scans done and these 15 photos are proof of that

Humans aren't the only ones who get their scans and X-rays done animals under the scanners are on another level.

Veterinarians use quirky ideas to get animals' CT scans done and these 15 photos are proof of that
Image Source: 2 1/2-year-old African lioness, lies sedated on the table as she is readied for her a CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images)

People usually get their CT/CAT (computed tomography) scans done to detect and treat various medical conditions. We must drag in our animal friends when they need some doctor's attention. Whether getting their vaccines, ingesting pills, or simply getting a radiology or CT checkup done, they often create quite a fuss because we can not convince them through conversations. Here is where scientists and doctors come up with various hacks to treat mammals, birds, reptiles and many others effectively.

Cat Getting Ears Examined At The Vet's Clinic. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Alexander Georgiev)
Cat Getting Ears Examined At The Vet's Clinic. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Alexander Georgiev)

Most of the time, the animals get strapped to the CT scan table with duct tape, ropes, tubes and whatnot. Before getting sedated or pacified, these animals might not find the whole medical mumbo jumbo exciting, but it is an adorable sight to behold. Have you ever wondered how they scan fish by taking them out of the water? How about those deadly snakes that can slither away easily from under the scanner? There is nothing to worry about because the doctors have found ways to restrain every single one of them for their own good. Here are some of the funniest pictures posted on the internet that show animals awkwardly resting before getting rolled into the CT scan machine.

1. Parrot ​  ​  ​  ​  ​    ​  ​  ​  ​   



 

2. Lizard ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​   



 

3. Seal ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​   



 

4. Hedgehog ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​   



 

5. Cat ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​   

A cat getting ready for scan. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Animal Agency Pictures)
A cat getting ready for scan. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Animal Agency Pictures)

6. Lion ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​   



 

7. Fish ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​   



 

8. Rabbit ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​   



 

9. Hamster ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  



 

10. Snake ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  



 

11. Dog ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  



 

12. Squirrel

Squirrel getting a CT scan. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by MediaProductions)
Squirrel getting a CT scan. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by MediaProductions)

13. Tortoise



 

14. Dolphin



 

15. Lioness

African lioness, lies sedated on the table as she is readied for her a CAT. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by David Silverman)
African lioness, lies sedated on the table as she is readied for her a CAT. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by David Silverman)

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