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Taz, from pin cushion to an athletic 16 year old with “cattitude”

Taz, from pin cushion to an athletic 16 year old with “cattitude”

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog

Imagine the surprise of a cat owner who was almost bitten while brushing Taz, a normally sweet 16-year-old kitty! (Please note that this blog has a link to a video of the surgery – and it’s not for the faint of heart…So watch it at your own risk!) “He seemed to be...
Cape Buffaloes: feared and respected

Cape Buffaloes: feared and respected

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Apr 2, 2025 | Blog

I was very fortunate to recently visit South Africa and Zimbabwe after a veterinary conference. Since 100% of the pet owners we meet are animal lovers, I thought I would share some information and pictures about his incredible trip. They may not be the most common...
How Kimmy escaped “possible instant death”

How Kimmy escaped “possible instant death”

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Mar 5, 2025 | Blog

Kimmy, a 14 year old Terrier mix, was in deep trouble. She had seen multiple vets at several practices. Long story short, after an ultrasound and a cat scan, she had been diagnosed with a large cancerous tumor of the liver. Her signs appeared out of the blue. Instead...
Zebras in South Africa: A Striped Wonder

Zebras in South Africa: A Striped Wonder

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Feb 4, 2025 | Blog

I was very fortunate to recently visit South Africa and Zimbabwe after a veterinary conference. Since 100% of the pet owners we meet are animal lovers, I thought I would share some information and pictures about his incredible trip. Zebras are not only beautiful, they...
Were Howie’s diagnosis and surgery a first?

Were Howie’s diagnosis and surgery a first?

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jan 7, 2025 | Blog

“The situation was horrible. Howie was always sneezing and regurgitating food. He would hide constantly. We were so distraught, as we were told to either get him a feeding tube, do nothing and let him suffer, or put him down.” Our most memorable patient in 2024 at...
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20 Questions to Ask Before Your Pet’s Surgery

Trusting your vet or a surgeon with doing surgery on your beloved pet is not as easy as it sounds. It requires a lot of trust.
To help you establish that trust, here are some questions I feel are reasonable to ask your vet or your surgeon.

  • Are you a board-certified surgeon, i.e. a true specialist?
  • What’s my pet’s exact diagnosis?
  • What are ALL of the treatment options?
  • What is the name of the specific surgery you recommend?
  • What is the purpose of the surgery?
  • Why do you think this surgery is a better option than the other ones?
  • Is my pet a good candidate for this surgery?
  • Who is the best person to do the surgery?
  • How many of these surgeries have you done in your career?
  • How many of them have you done in the last year?
  • What are the possible risks and complications?
  • How common are they in general? How about in your hands?
  • What is your success rate?
  • Are there additional tests required before surgery?
  • How will my pet be monitored during and especially after surgery?
  • How long will the surgery take, and how long will my pet need to stay at the clinic?
  • If there is an overnight stay, who will supervise my pet?
  • How will pain be assessed and addressed?
  • How long will it take for my pet to fully recover?
  • What are the postop care instructions and restrictions?
Even though this list looks long, and seems like it would take hours to answer, a good surgeon should answer many of these questions during the consultation anyway.

So check those questions off as they go, and ask the remaining questions after that.

It’s critical to have open and transparent communication with your surgeon to ensure you make an informed decision about your pet’s surgery.

If you would like to learn how we can help your pet with safe surgery and anesthesia, please contact us using the button below

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We get pets back to feeling their best.

Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty is the only 100% surgery center with a Board-certified surgeon in the region. We partner with your family vet to provide your pet with surgical expertise in orthopedic, “soft tissue” and cancer surgery. All we do is surgery!

We proudly serve pets from all over the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, etc.), the Poconos, and Bucks, Schuylkill, Carbon, Berks, Bucks, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, and Montgomery counties. We also see pets from Bethlehem Township, Emmaus, Forks Township, Hanover Township (Northampton), Lower Macungie Township, Lower Saucon Township, Northampton, North Whitehall Township, Palmer Township, Salisbury Township, South Whitehall Township, Upper Macungie Township, Upper Saucon Township, and Whitehall Township.

We have even treated cats and dogs from far away in Pennsylvania (State College, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Stroudsburg, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre...), New Jersey (Phillipsburg, Blairstown, Morris Plains, Trenton...), New York (Manhattan, Buffalo), Washington DC, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and even Florida!

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P: 484-626-0994
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4473 Hanoverville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020

We provide services to pets all over the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, etc.), the Poconos, and Bucks, Schuylkill, Carbon, Berks, Bucks, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, and Montgomery counties. We also see pets from Bethlehem Township, Emmaus, Forks Township, Hanover Township (Northampton), Lower Macungie Township, Lower Saucon Township, Northampton, North Whitehall Township, Palmer Township, Salisbury Township, South Whitehall Township, Upper Macungie Township, Upper Saucon Township, and Whitehall Township.

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