Ella’s Tail Transformation! Ella, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu Mix, was brought to us for a concerning mass on her tail that appeared infected. Her owner had already visited another hospital but wanted a second opinion. During our thorough exam, we found the mass could not be treated conservatively, so we recommended a tail amputation to ensure … Read moreTail Amputation Surgery – Ella
Brave Kiwi Conquers Bladder Stones! Kiwi, a 9-year-old Pomeranian who came to us for urination issues. His owner noticed dripping after urination, increased thirst, more frequent inappropriate urination, and excessive licking of his private area. After a thorough exam and radiographs, we found multiple bladder stones that needed to be removed as soon as possible Kiwi … Read moreBladder Stones (Cystotomy) – Kiwi
Bao’s Journey to Pain-Free Walks Bao, a 7-year-old Samoyed, came to us limping on her back left leg and unable to bear weight. Her owner wasn’t sure what caused it, but suspects she may have injured it on the stairs at home. Radiographs revealed a torn cranial cruciate ligament—a common but painful injury that affects … Read moreTPLO – Bao
Oops! Boozy’s Jump Led to Surgery Boozy, our playful 28-week-old Siamese, needed a little extra care after a jump went wrong! A few days ago, his owner noticed he was limping, licking his back leg, and seemed a bit guarded. We took radiographs, which showed a fractured hock—the joint in his hind leg, similar to a … Read moreLeg Fracture Surgery – Boozy
Louie’s Successful TPLO & Patellar Luxation Surgery Louie, a 9-year-old Chihuahua mix, came to our hospital because he was limping on his back right leg. He previously had a TPLO surgery on his left leg, and radiographs showed that his right knee also needed TPLO and Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) correction. TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling … Read moreLuxating Patella & TPLO – Louie
**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