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Our helpful blog is filled with expert insights and guidance for pet parents. Our posts cover surgical topics, recovery tips, and answers to common questions to help families feel informed and confident in their pet’s care.
🐾 When to Consult a Veterinary Surgeon
1. Your regular vet recommends it Most referrals happen because a general veterinarian detects something that may need advanced surgical skill, specialized equipment, or expert interpretation. 2. Your pet has a condition likely requiring surgery Examples include:...
Why its a bad idea to wait on a TPLO
Waiting to do a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery for a dog with a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury or tear can be a bad idea for several reasons. Here are the main points to consider: 1. Progressive Joint Damage Instability: The CCL tear causes...
Why Dogs Don’t Develop Stifle (Knee) Arthritis Without an Underlying Problem — and What to Do About It
Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs, especially as they age. But when arthritis occurs in a dog’s stifle (knee), it’s usually not a random “wear-and-tear” problem like simple aging alone — there’s typically an underlying structural or surgical disease process that...
What to expect in the first 48 hours after orthopedic surgery
Surgery of any kind is stressful for you and your pet, so let’s go through the first 48 hours on what to expect. Hopefully this will help you and your pet get through it as painlessly as possible. Be sure to give all medications according to the directions and follow...
Your Pre-Op Checklist for Your Pet’s Surgery
Pre-operative consultation: Schedule a pre-op visit with your surgeon to discuss the procedure and any concerns you might have. Discuss cost and forms of payments. If you are planning on using certain forms of payments such a Care Credit, All Pet Card or a Credit Card...