A perineal hernia occurs when these muscles weaken, allowing the pelvic and abdominal organs to protrude or bulge in the region around the anus
An abdominal hernia occurs when your pet’s abdominal contents push through a hole in the abdominal wall muscles.
An entropion repair is surgery to correct a condition in which the eyelid rolls inward and allows hair to rub on the eye. Entropion is uncomfortable for pets and causes soreness, redness, and irritation of the eye and can lead to damage to the cornea and vision loss.
When a pet sustains a fracture in the radius and ulna, repair surgery is often necessary to realign the broken bones, stabilize them, and facilitate proper healing.
Stenotic nares are abnormally narrow nostrils that make it difficult for a pet to breathe. Rhinoplasty surgery may be necessary to help your pet breathe.
Tibial fracture repair surgery is a procedure performed to treat fractures or breaks in the tibia, which is the larger bone located in the lower leg.
Toe amputation (sometimes called digit amputation) is the complete removal of a pet’s toe. Most pets recover fully without having their gait impacted.
An ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging technique used in veterinary medicine to visualize a pet’s internal structures and organs. It utilizes high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the body’s tissues and organs.
A vaginal prolapse occurs in unspayed female pets when swollen internal vaginal tissue protrudes or pushes out through the vulva.
A pinnectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a pet’s external ear flap.
After surgery, follow these instructions.
Before surgery, follow these instructions.
Wellness visits play a critical role in preventing diseases, maintaining optimal health, and addressing potential issues early on. It’s important to use your time with your veterinarian to make sure your pet is on track to live a long, healthy life.
A rectal prolapse is a protrusion of rectal mucosa through the anus. Left untreated, the rectum will swell and begin to dry out and, eventually, the tissue will become necrotic (die). This may lead to sepsis, infection, or death.
Nutrition is important for the health and well-being of your cat. With countless options available, choosing high-quality cat food can be overwhelming.
There is a lot of misinformation online about which ingredients to avoid in pet food. As pet parents, we tend to be swayed by ingredients that sound appealing to us and by creative marketing claims on the label.
Many people believe that declawing a cat is the best way to prevent inappropriate scratching, but declawing is not a quick fix, it is major surgery. Declawing removes the last bone of each toe to prevent the regrowth of the claw.
Screw tail (also called corkscrew tail) is the name given when a dog’s tail is malformed and ingrown to their skin.
Just like people, our pets can experience reactions to various seasonal environmental allergens, such as pollen, mold, and dust mites. Recognizing the signs and understanding how to manage seasonal allergies in pets is crucial to keep your pet happy and healthy.
November is Senior Pet Month. Did you know small dogs and cats are considered “seniors” around 7 years old? And large dogs are considered “seniors” around 6? Help your pet age gracefully by providing thorough preventative care throughout their lives.
