Surgery
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Osteosarcoma: Bone Cancer in Dogs One of the most disheartening diagnoses a vet can encounter is osteosarcoma. It’s a painful and aggressive form of bone cancer that has an affinity for growing within the leg bones of large and giant-breed dogs. Although older dogs are primarily affected, dogs of all ages can develop osteosarcoma. Read More > |
Dog Surgery A-Z Amputation: A Tough Decision Can Buy Your Pet Time, Quality of Life Amputation is no small thing and for Xena, it involved sacrificing the entire leg. Leaving part of a limb is not recommended in pets because of the concern for sores if they use the stump for balance or to get up. Read More > |
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Dog Surgery A-Z Foreign Body Surgery and the Importance of Puppy Proofing You won't believe the things your new puppy will eat. Read More > |
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Cat Surgery A-Z Constipation and Megacolon Casestudy: Can Surgery Save A Cat from Misery? Is your cat constipated? Don't wait to take action! Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z 10 Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian about Gastric Dilatation-Vulvulus: Bloat When the stomach rotates, it is anchored down at the esophagus and intestines. A GDV prevents any stomach contents from moving out of the stomach and into the intestines, and is fatal without immediate treatment. Read More > |
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Dog Surgery A-Z The Cone of Shame: Elizabethan Collars and Your Pet Those big white cones you see on dogs serve a much more important function than making a pooch look silly. Learn more why they can save your dog pain and you money. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z An Overview of Elbow Dysplasia Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a traveling, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA. Read More > |
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Dog Surgery A-Z 5 (More) Tips for Post-Op Care Kelly Serfas, a Certified Veterinary Technician in Bethlehem, PA, contributed to this article. Read More > |
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Dog Surgery A-Z Aging Isn't a Disease, It's Normal Learn why age really is just a number. Read More > |
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Dog Surgery A-Z How Safe is Anesthesia for Your Pet? Anesthesia involves risks for any dog or cat, but luckily veterinary anesthesia has become very safe thanks to better protocols and safer drugs. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life A Brush With Death: Sienna's Story Read More > |