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Real stories about actual LRVSS patients.
Bubba’s spleen story, from Brooklyn to Bethlehem
Bubba, a 13 year old Havanese, was living his happy life in Brooklyn, NY. Because of some sudden vomiting, his family vet took X-rays of his belly, which showed a possible mass in the spleen. That led to an ultrasound of his belly, which actually showed several masses...
Elephants: Nature’s Gentle Giants of South Africa
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.Elephants are among the most...
Taz, from pin cushion to an athletic 16 year old with “cattitude”
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
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”
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
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?
“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...
5 (more) critical questions about postop care
← 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...
5 critical questions about postop care
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...
Keeva, the unexpected 2 year cancer survivor
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....