**Viewer Discretion is Advised** Harley, our sweet 14-year-old Miniature Pinscher, came to us after her family noticed a rapidly growing lump on her forehead — even starting to bleed. A biopsy confirmed it was malignant melanoma, a type of cancer that can grow quickly and spread if not treated early. Surgery was needed to remove … Read moreMass Removal – Harley
Lucky’s Second TPLO Success Story This 7-year-old Rottweiler came in when his family noticed he was limping on his back left leg. Since he had a TPLO on his right leg in the past, they recognized familiar signs — difficulty getting into the car, struggling to sit down, and clear discomfort during daily activities. Radiographs … Read moreTPLO – Lucky
Before & After – TPLO Surgery for Waffle! Waffle, our sweet 4-year-old girl, came in with a limp in her back left leg and low energy that had been bothering her for a few months. After a thorough physical exam and radiographs, we diagnosed her with a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture—a common injury in … Read moreTPLO – Waffle
Romeo’s Journey to Healing Romeo, our courageous 2-year-old male cat, came in with both femoral necks broken, making every step painful. He underwent bilateral FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) surgery to relieve his pain and help him regain mobility. The surgery went smoothly, and Romeo is now on the road to recovery! The X-ray shows both … Read moreBilateral Femoral Head Ostectomy – Romeo
Courage in Every Pawstep: Xena’s Triumph Xena, a 10-year-old Border Collie mix, came in with a large fatty lump on her left front leg. After a thorough exam and cytology, we discovered it was a soft tissue sarcoma (STS) — an aggressive form of skin cancer. Dr. Lee successfully performed surgery and achieved a complete … Read moreSkin Cancer Mass Removal – Xena
Stronger Every Step: Kailani’s Road to Recovery Meet Kailani, a 1-year-old Poodle mix who had been limping on her left back leg for the past 4 months. After a thorough exam and radiographs, we found she had a cranial cruciate ligament tear—a common injury that can make every step painful. She needed TPLO surgery to … Read moreTPLO – Kailani
Cosmo, a 4-year-old male Domestic Shorthair, was brought to the ER over the weekend due to a severe urinary blockage — a common but serious issue in male cats. His owner brought him to our hospital for a surgical consultation, and after a thorough examination, we determined that Cosmo needed a Perineal Urethrostomy(PU). This delicate … Read morePerineal Urethrostomy – Cosmo
Stronger Than Ever: Wendy’s Story. Last year, Wendy, our brave 7-year-old English Shepherd, had a TPLO surgery on her back left leg. Recently, her back right leg started limping, and after a careful exam, we found that she needed another TPLO surgery. Did you know? Dogs who experience a Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) rupture in … Read moreTPLO Surgery – Wendy
Patriot: Fighting Through the Tough Times Patriot came to us in rough shape, with a leg mass that had suddenly worsened overnight, causing inflammation and discharge. This 10-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier Mix had a mass that had been present for couple of years, but its rapid growth put him in urgent danger. Though Patriot … Read moreLarge Mass Removal – Patriot
A Happy Recovery for Oliver! Oliver, a 1-year-old male Miniature Schnauzer, was previously diagnosed with cryptorchid (undescended testicle), a condition that can lead to infertility, testicular cancer, or hormone-related behaviors if left untreated. After a thorough examination, Oliver underwent neuter surgery along with cryptorchid surgery to fix the issue. The procedure went smoothly, and Oliver is … Read moreCryptorchid (Undescended Testicle) Surgery – Oliver