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
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