Pets who are candidates for a computed tomography scan include those with lung disease, screening the lungs for metastatic cancer, nasal disease, ear disease, multiple abdominal conditions, spinal disease (including ruptured discs in the spine), and a variety of orthopedic conditions. The 360-degree rotation technology avoids the superimposition of organs and tissues that occurs with conventional x-rays and therefore provides a clearer image. In some cases, a contrast media of intravenous iodine helps to increase the diagnostic quality of the scan.