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...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Feb 1, 2023 | Secret Vault
Pain management is a bit of an obsession at Lehigh Regional. We use multiple drugs and techniques to decrease pain before, during, and after surgery. Let’s go over seven myths and misconceptions we hear all too often. 1. My pet doesn’t cry; therefore is not in pain...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Feb 1, 2023 | Secret Vault
At LRVSS and HRVSS, we routinely see cats and dogs for a second opinion. Either they are referred by their family vet, or the pet owner wants a second opinion. Let’s discuss the ins and the outs of second opinions. WHY SHOULD YOU GET A SECOND OPINION? There are...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog
We perform a surprisingly large number of leg amputations in cats and dogs at LRVSS. When we recommend sacrificing a leg, it’s never for fun. It’s always to help a pet feel better, once the source of the pain is removed. The biggest obstacle is most often in the pet...
by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog
Molly, a 4 year old Bulldog, was struggling to breathe by day and snoring loudly at night. Her owner writes: “Molly has essentially snored since we got her at 3 months. Before she was spayed, she was evaluated “somewhere else” and we were told things didn’t look so...
