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
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