by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | May 2, 2023 | Blog
We treat a huge number of cats and dogs with cancer. A fair but difficult question to ask is: “Why should I treat my pet if (s)he has cancer and is going to die from it anyway?” Can you imagine being the vet having to answer that question? Well, that’s what we’re...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
Duke, a gorgeous 8-year-old Lab, was initially diagnosed with an ACL tear. Yet when I saw him, several things didn’t make sense. We repeated X-rays, which confirmed my suspicion. Imagine the difficult conversation that followed: “Ms. Smith, Duke does not have a torn...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Mar 7, 2023 | Secret Vault
Whether to move forward with a big procedure for your cat or your dog can be a very difficult decision for any pet lover. It’s totally understandable. After all, you’re responsible for another life, and you need to make sure you make the correct choice. Of course,...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog
Odin, a 9-year-old, intact (i.e. not neutered) pit bull, was extremely sick when he arrived at LRVSS. He was weak, unable to urinate and straining to defecate. A catheter had to be used repeatedly to drain his bladder. This is a temporary solution since it can cause a...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog
At LRVSS, one of the most common questions we hear from dog owners is: “Is (s)he in pain?” Most times, the answer is obviously “yes”, but sometimes it is more difficult to tell. Dogs are very good at hiding their pain – an instinct from the Wild, where the sick...
