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 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
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
Scrappy’s Knee Surgery Victory! This brave 11-year-old Chihuahua mix came in after his owner noticed his knee kept dislocating. Radiographs showed a severe Grade 4 patellar luxation and a torn cruciate ligament. Given his age, size, and breed, combining patellar luxation correction with lateral suture surgery was the safest and most effective option for him. … Read morePatellar Luxation Correction with Lateral Suture – Scrappy
Mochi’s FHO Surgery Mochi, an 18-year-old Pomeranian, came to see us for difficulty walking and low activity. The owner had visited another hospital first but came to us for further care. X-rays showed that Mochi’s left femoral head was dislocated, and an FHO surgery was needed as soon as possible. Common signs of hip dislocation … Read moreFemoral Head Ostectomy – Mochi
Helping Mochi Get Back on His Paws. After a jump gone wrong, 6-year-old Mochi the Maltipoo began limping on his back left leg and came to us for care. Mochi’s owner first took him to an emergency hospital, where a torn ligament was suspected, and then came to our team for a second opinion. After … Read moreTPLO Surgery – Mochi
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