Lola’s story is one we won’t forget. ❤️ After delivering five puppies at home in the early morning, one puppy remained stuck and could not be delivered naturally. By the time Lola arrived, she was struggling, breathing heavily, and her condition was becoming increasingly concerning. Our team and Dr. Lee performed an emergency C-section to deliver the final puppy. Because … Read moreEmergency C-Section – Lola
Limping, leg shaking, or occasionally skipping steps may seem minor at first, but they can sometimes be signs of an underlying orthopedic condition. Recently, a Maltese patient visited us after his owner noticed increased limping and shaking in his hind legs. Although these signs had been present since he was a puppy, they appeared to improve … Read moreBilateral MPL Correction – Maltese
This 5-year-old Poodle came to us after suddenly developing significant discomfort in his left hind leg. He was reluctant to bear weight, and his condition worsened overnight. After a thorough examination and radiographs, we diagnosed a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear along with a medial patellar luxation (MPL). To help restore his mobility and improve his quality of … Read moreTPLO & MPL Surgery – Poodle
This little kitty had been missing outdoors for about two weeks, and when he came back, something didn’t seem right. He was limping and did not want to move much. The owner was not sure what had happened, so they monitored him at home for a bit before bringing him to another hospital. X-rays were taken there, and amputation was … Read moreFracture Repair – American Shorthair Cat
A Terrier mix came in for evaluation of a growing mass on his lip 🐾 The owner was unsure how long it had been present, but noticed it had gradually increased in size over the past month. To better understand the mass, we performed cytology. The mass was diagnosed as a plasma cell tumor, a type of tumor arising from immune … Read moreMass Removal – Terrier
This 8-year-old Samoyed previously underwent TPLO surgery on her left hind leg. Months later, she returned with lameness in the right hind limb. X-rays confirmed another CCL(cranial cruciate ligament) rupture, and she underwent a second TPLO surgery. Dogs that tear the CCL in one leg have a 22–30% chance of injuring the other leg within a few years. Early … Read moreTPLO – Samoyed
A handsome male Lynx Point Siamese came to us for a second opinion regarding a fractured tooth. On examination, we found that his upper left canine tooth had a complicated crown fracture, meaning the break extended into the pulp cavity where the tooth’s nerve and blood supply are located. The exposed pulp had led to inflammation, infection, and discomfort. … Read moreDental Extraction – Siamese
Here’s Louie, our brave French Bulldog from @lifewithfrenchfries Before his surgery, Louie struggled with noisy breathing, snoring, and difficulty getting enough air. He underwent BOAS surgery (to correct Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, which affects breathing in flat-faced breeds) and removal of an elongated soft palate (to open the airway and reduce obstruction). Thanks to the … Read moreBOAS Surgery – Louie
This 9-month-old male Golden Retriever came to us as an urgent case after being hit by an SUV. He was unable to walk, had very low energy, and was crying out in pain when being picked up. Radiographs revealed a severe fracture in his left hind leg, requiring immediate fracture repair surgery. He was in significant pain, but showed … Read moreLeg Fracture Repair – Golden Retriever
A sweet Miniature Poodle came to us after suddenly developing a limp in her left hind leg with noticeable lameness. Her owners brought her in to figure out what was going on. Radiographs confirmed a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear, which is a common injury in dogs that causes pain and instability in the knee … Read moreTPLO – Mini Poodle