If your pet needs surgery, the preparation, stress, and uncertainty of the procedure can be a lot to handle. You want to make sure your dog or cat is in good hands. Choosing a board-certified surgeon means the veterinarian is… Read More
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What to Expect When Your Dog Needs TPLO Surgery
If your veterinarian has recommended a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery for your dog, or you are looking into it as an option, you may have a few questions. It can be a scary experience when your pet hurts… Read More
Surgical Tumor Removal for Cats
Finding a tumor or growth on your cat can be a devastating experience. A tumor can indicate more severe health problems, such as cancer. Even the healthiest of cats can be affected by tumors despite the diligent work of their… Read More
How Physical Rehabilitation Can Improve Your Dog’s Recovery After Surgery
Veterinary surgery can be a stressful time for your beloved companion. Not only is it rough on your dog, but it can also be challenging for your family. From preparing your pet for the surgery to caring for them afterward,… Read More
How to Choose the Best Veterinary Surgeon for Your Pet
Our pets are important parts of the family, and we would never trust just anyone with their care. For pet owners, choosing a veterinarian surgeon is just as important as choosing a family doctor. When your pet requires surgery, you… Read More
Why Your Companion’s Veterinary Surgeon May Prescribe Trazodone
Antidepressants are a standard treatment for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions in humans, but some of these medications are also used to great effect when treating canine and feline patients. Trazodone is one such medication, and it is… Read More
Recovering from Cat Surgery: Signs of Pain in Cats
Even when operations go exactly as they should, patients may feel pain as they recover. Recovering from cat surgery is no different, and guardians must take responsibility for managing their feline’s pain and providing adequate wound care. However, because cats… Read More
Dog Surgery Spotlight: Correcting Stenotic Nares
Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers can make excellent companions, but the signature “squished” appearance of these brachycephalic breeds can come with some serious health complications. “Brachycephalic syndrome” is the term given to the collection of structural airway defects that… Read More
After Cancer Surgery for Cats: What is Gabapentin?
A cancer diagnosis for your feline can be life-changing, but advances in veterinary medicine have given guardians and their companions various treatment options. Many feline cancer patients undergo a combination of surgery and radiation or chemotherapy. As we have discussed… Read More
Seeing a Board Veterinary Surgeon for Your Companion’s Laryngeal Paralysis
For the parents of fur-babies who have just received a diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis, investigating treatment options and planning for the future can be stressful. Many dogs who develop laryngeal paralysis do so later in life, and it can sometimes… Read More