answersLogoWhite

0

Its not safe because something might go wrong in the scan and the antibiotic/sleeping injection might react with food and it won't show a clear and good picture of your cat's insides. -------------------------------------------------Improvement By the wording of the question, 'cat' scan may actually refer to CT scan or Computed (Axial) Tomography scan. Fasting before the scan for 4 to 6 hours or more may be required for certain scans requiring contrast media (iodine-based dyes to visualize certain organs better) or scans of the abdomen to avoid compounding results since certain food items may mimic human tissue in its response to X rays or reduce the effectiveness of contrast provided by contrast media.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
SteveSteve
Knowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve
DevinDevin
I've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin
More answers

It depends on what part of the body is being scanned. If it is the abdomen, then probably yes.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
User Avatar

You can have water but no solid food.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is fasting before a cat scan necessary?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp