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 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 An FHO, or femoral head ostectomy, is a surgical procedure that aims to restore pain-free mobility to a diseased or damaged hip by removing the head and neck of the femur (the long leg bone or thighbone). Say hello to Milo —a sweet and brave 2-year-old cat who came to us … Read moreFemoral Head Ostectomy – Milo
Patient Information Surgery Overview Miklo, a 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, recently came to us after his owner noticed a popping sound in his right hind leg and occasional stiffness while walking. His previous vet had mentioned the issue might progress to his hips, so his family knew it was time for a closer look. After … Read moreTPLO – Miklo
Patient Information Surgery Overview Meet Ruby, a sweet and playful 3-year-old pup who recently visited our hospital for a consultation. Her owner was concerned—Ruby had been unusually quiet, had a decreased appetite, and just didn’t seem like herself. During her exam, Dr. Lee found that Ruby had a damaged cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in her … Read moreTPLO – Ruby
Patient Information Surgery Overview Mocha, a sweet and gentle 1-year-old Siamese mix, came to us after his family noticed a limp and a swollen front leg. He wasn’t eating as much and seemed to be in pain — they knew he needed help. We performed a thorough physical exam and took X-rays, which revealed a … Read moreLeg Fracture Surgery – Mocha
Patient Information Surgery Overview Strong and gentle Maggie Lee, our 13-year-old Miniature American Shepherd, had been having a tough time getting up and moving around. Her hips and knees were stiff, with some crackling in the joints that made every step a challenge. Her symptoms had her loving owners deeply concerned, unsure how to ease … Read moreRight Femoral Head Ostectomy – Maggie Lee