Patient Information Surgery Overview This sweet girl, Ruka—a 6-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix—came in because her owner was concerned about a bump behind her left ear. They had first noticed it about a year ago, but recently it became inflamed and scabbed over. We performed a cytology test and confirmed that the mass was a … Read moreMast Cell Tumor Removal – Ruka
Patient Information Surgery Overview Princess vibes for Princesa. This adorable 11-month-old Chihuahua mix came to us after her owner noticed a red, round swelling in the corner of her eye. During her exam, we confirmed it was cherry eye — a prolapsed tear gland in the third eyelid, which can cause irritation, tearing, and discomfort … Read moreCherry Eye Repair – Princesa
Patient Information Surgery Overview Paws-itively Strong Bella! Bella’s been a little slower on her paws lately, favoring her left hind leg because of knee pain that’s been bothering her for a while. After taking detailed radiographs, we found she had Bilateral Patella Luxation—both kneecaps slipping out of place. She needed surgery to fix her knees and … Read moreLuxating Patella – Bella
Patient Information Surgery Overview A gentle soul with a growing mass, Jolly was ready for some relief. He came to us with a chest mass that had been present for about two years. It was previously diagnosed as a fat pocket in 2022, but his owner noticed it had grown significantly—and Jolly had started scratching … Read moreLipoma Removal – Jolly
Patient Information Surgery Overview When 10-year-old Kuma came in for a neuter consultation, his family also mentioned a cyst on his neck that had been there for years but had recently grown and started bothering him. He had been scratching at it frequently, so Dr. Lee recommended a blood test and cytology test. After reviewing … Read moreMass Resection – Kuma
Patient Information Surgery Overview This is Zion, a 3-year-old Maine Coon with a heart as big as his paws. After an unexpected leap from a second-story window, his owner noticed he was limping and shaking his right front leg. On exam, the metacarpal region was very painful to touch, and radiographs confirmed a metacarpal fracture. Dr. … Read moreMetacarpal Fracture Repair – Zion
Patient Information Surgery Overview When Growlithe started limping on her left hind leg, her owner brought her in right away for an exam. At 8 years old, Growlithe was showing signs of discomfort, and radiographs revealed cranial subluxation of the stifle joint along with joint effusion—both consistent with a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear, a … Read moreTPLO Surgery – Growlithe
Patient Information Surgery Overview Say hello to Joey, a sweet 24-week-old Terrier Mix who had quite an adventure. After falling off the bed at home, his concerned family rushed him to the ER, where they found a fracture in his left front leg. He was limping and had mild swelling, and the ER placed a … Read moreRadioulnar Fracture Surgery – Joey
Patient Information Surgery Overview Sweet Skylar, a 5-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, came to us after her owner noticed she had been limping on her left hind leg for about 3 months. The limping would come and go, often getting worse after she jumped down from certain areas or engaged in heavy exercise. Her owner … Read moreTPLO – Skylar
Patient Information Surgery Overview At Lee Animal Hospital, Dr. Lee recently performed a successful corkscrew tail correction surgery. As seen in the photo, the malformed tail has been carefully removed for the pet’s well-being. What is Corkscrew Tail? Corkscrew tail is a genetic deformity commonly seen in breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, and Boston Terriers. It … Read moreCorkscrew Tail Correction – Anonymous