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
This brave pup came to us with a growing oral mass on his gum that was pushing through a tooth. He had another mass removed in the past, and this new one needed careful surgical removal to ensure the best outcome. Recurrence Note: Oral masses can sometimes come back. It’s important for all pet owners to monitor their pets … Read moreOral Cancer Mass Removal – Anonymous
This sweet 4-year-old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had been limping on her right back leg for about a year. Her owner noticed the leg looked thinner than the other and that she would yelp when we touched near her hip. After radiographs, we confirmed a cruciate ligament tear, and she underwent a TPLO surgery. The surgery went smoothly, and she’s healing wonderfully! We’re so … Read moreTPLO – Cavalier
Cystotomy Success: Bladder Stones Removed! This sweet pup came in for a bladder stone consult after an ultrasound at another clinic showed stones and surgery was recommended. After taking radiographs, we confirmed she needed a cystotomy, a surgery where the bladder is carefully opened to remove the stones and prevent further complications. Everything went perfectly during … Read moreCystotomy – Anonymous
This sweet Shih Tzu came to us limping on her right hind leg, showing clear signs of discomfort and pain. After a thorough physical exam and radiographs, we discovered her kneecap (patellar) had slipped out of its normal position — a condition known as patellar luxation. Our team performed a patellar luxation repair surgery, and everything … Read morePatellar Luxation Correction – Shih Tzu
After escaping overnight, Loki came home limping on his back left leg and was painful to the touch. After a thorough exam and radiographs, we found that he needed FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) surgery. Trauma such as a fall, jump, or unknown accident can damage the hip joint, causing pain and limping. In cases of … Read moreFemoral Head Ostectomy – Loki
Cashew, a 1-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, was brought to us after his owner noticed he wasn’t putting weight on his back right leg and had already visited the ER. After radiographs and a thorough exam, we discovered he had a cruciate ligament tear and would need TPLO surgery to get him back on his feet. … Read moreTPLO Surgery – Cashew