Every step forward is a reason to celebrate! A 5-year-old Shiba Inu came to us with intermittent limping in her back left leg, which had recently become more noticeable. After a thorough examination and X-rays, we diagnosed her with bilateral medial patellar luxation, a condition in which the kneecaps slip out of their normal … Read morePatellar Luxation Correction – Shiba Inu
This sweet 4-year-old Cane Corso mix came to us after his owner noticed him limping on his back right leg and struggling to walk. He also became defensive when anyone touched or approached the affected leg, likely because of the pain he was experiencing. X-rays revealed two orthopedic conditions affecting the same leg: a ligament … Read moreLuxating Patella – Cane Corso
Cystotomy success for this sweet Shih Tzu! This little girl was brought to our hospital after her owner noticed a small lump or bump in her abdominal area about a month ago. The lump had been slowly growing, so they wanted to have it checked out. During her evaluation, X-rays revealed bladder stones that were … Read moreBladder Stone Removal – Shih Tzu Mix
From Limping to Recovery: A TPLO Success Story A limp that comes and goes can sometimes signal a more serious problem. Our 9-year-old Poodle mix was brought in after experiencing intermittent limping on his left hind leg. This time, the limp had persisted for about a week and a half, and his owner also noticed trembling in … Read moreTPLO – Poodle Mix
A 7-year-old male Siberian Husky was brought to our hospital for a second opinion after experiencing persistent limping in his left hind leg for about a month. His owner had initially taken him to another hospital, but wanted to have his condition evaluated again. The findings were consistent with a complete cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) … Read moreTPLO – Husky
Sometimes, what looks like a “fatty lump” isn’t always just a fatty lump. Our patient, a 10-year-old Terrier mix, came to us because of a growing lump on her chest. Her owner was previously told by another hospital that the mass was likely just a fatty lump. However, the lump continued to grow, and she would whimper in pain whenever … Read moreMastectomy (mammary tumor removal) and Perineal Hernia Repair – Terrier
Meet this handsome 7-year-old Akita! His owner brought him in for a TPLO consultation after he started limping for about 3 weeks following a fun chase after delivery trucks. His previous veterinarian prescribed medication, but unfortunately, it didn’t provide much improvement. After performing radiographs, we discovered that his right hind leg had a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) along with a … Read moreTPLO & MPL Surgery – Akita
This 1-year-old Siamese cat came to us after his owner noticed that he was limping on his left hind leg and unable to put weight on it. He showed signs of pain and discomfort, flinching and hissing whenever his leg was touched. His owner also noticed dried blood on both of his back legs. After taking X-rays, we … Read moreLeg Fracture Repair – Siamese
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