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...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog
← 5 critical questions about postop care Today, we provide answers to 5 more questions we commonly hear from pet owners before surgery. 1. When are the next follow-ups due? Typically, there will be an appointment for suture or staple removal, usually 14 days after...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog
Whether your cat or your dog has a minor lump removal or major surgery, there are some basic things you should know. After your pet has surgery, the surgeon & nurse team will answer many of your questions spontaneously. Still, it is useful to know what to expect...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
Do you believe in karma? By complete accident, I stumbled upon an old email sent by a vet student who was shadowing me during surgery. The email contained a picture she had taken during surgery. I still remembered the student, the patient, and the challenging surgery....
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
There aren’t 50 options to fight cancer. The main options are surgery, chemo, and radiation therapy. Unfortunately, chemo and radiation therapy can be expensive and can have side effects. Around 15 years ago, I was lucky to hear about a revolutionary option that is...
