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
A second opinion that made all the difference. This sweet cat came to us after visiting another hospital, with ongoing discomfort and difficulty using her right hind leg. After a thorough evaluation, we diagnosed her with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) affecting her right femur. Common signs of SCFE in cats include: • Limping or lameness (often … Read moreFemoral Head Ostectomy – Cat
A 7-year-old Boxer came to us for a surgical consultation after his family noticed a large bump on his right ear. After visiting several veterinarians for opinions, they came to our hospital for further evaluation. The mass was diagnosed as a mast cell tumor (MCT) — a common type of skin cancer in dogs that … Read moreMass Removal – Boxer
This 6-year-old female Border Collie came to us for a second opinion after showing persistent limping and reluctance to put weight on her back left leg. She had already been evaluated at another hospital, but her family wanted to explore all options. After radiographs and a thorough orthopedic exam, our team diagnosed a torn cranial cruciate … Read moreTPLO – Border Collie
This 3-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier came to us unable to put weight on her left leg. Her owner wanted a second opinion, so we performed x-rays and a thorough orthopedic exam, which revealed a complete cranial cruciate ligament tear. We recommended and performed TPLO surgery to stabilize her knee. Thanks to careful surgical technique … Read moreTPLO – Pittie
A 3-year-old female French Bulldog visited us due to ongoing discomfort caused by her tightly curled “corkscrew” tail. The inward, twisted tail created deep skin folds, leading to irritation, infection, bleeding, and bacterial buildup. Her owner also noticed frequent scooting as a result. After a thorough evaluation, we recommended a total caudectomy—the surgical removal of … Read moreCorkskrew Tail Removal – Frenchie
Six months of limping led this 7-year-old mixed-breed dog to our hospital Her owner noticed the limping had been getting worse, and she would make a squeaking sound when being lifted, so we performed radiographs for a closer look. We discovered that both kneecaps were slipping out of place, along with a cranial cruciate ligament injury in … Read moreMedial Patellar Luxation AND TPLO – Mixed Breed
This sweet 9-year-old Golden Retriever girl came to us after limping on her back left leg for several months. The lameness was on and off, but her owner noticed she was having a harder time getting up and would wince when putting weight on that leg. After a thorough orthopedic exam and radiographs, we diagnosed … Read moreTPLO – Golden