Keeva, the unexpected 2 year cancer survivor

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....

Chemo beads, our secret weapon against cancer

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...

“My dog needs less anesthesia”

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | May 1, 2024 | Blog

A patient under anesthesia for open chest surgery. Since every single surgery patient requires anesthesia, we hear many questions from fearful pet lovers. A very common question is: “I’ve heard that XYZ breed doesn’t take the amount of anesthesia you would...

How Mollie almost died 9 months ago – a crazy spleen cancer story

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Apr 4, 2024 | Blog

Can you imagine what it must feel like to live with the conviction that your pet has cancer for 9 months? “Stress, anxiety and panic.” But let’s go back in time a bit. Nine months ago, Mollie, a sweet and loving 10 years Lab, “had an episode where she was lying on her...

Bandit and the Mysterious Bladder Mass

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Mar 4, 2024 | Blog

Do you believe that things happen for a reason? Do you believe that a mistake can be a blessing in disguise? This is the amazing story of Bandit, a sweet 6 year old mini Aussie. His owner remembers: “It all started with several “accidents” inside the house. I was...

Pain-free after elbow dysplasia surgery

by Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog

You’ve heard of hip dysplasia – a fancy way to say hip arthritis secondary to a deformed hip. Well, the same can happen in an elbow. It’s a bit more complicated, and less frequent disease. It encompasses 3 different conditions that are occasionally found in young...

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Yvette Fuentes

At Lehigh Regional veterinary hospital, we have found a wonderful and caring veterinary staff that are wonderful and knowledgeable when it comes to diagnosing and operating on your precious dog. I highly recommend them to care for your dog and make sure they get better. You guys are the best.Thank you

Tara Covell

The very best experience possible. They are professionals down to the smallest detail. My dog had excellent care from beginning to end.

Donna T

Excellent! The doctors and staff are caring and knowledgeable. During and after surgery you receive updates by phone and text along with photos of your fur baby. With someone on staff 24/7, you know your pet is receiving the best possible care. I would highly recommend LRVSS for your pets surgery needs. UPDATE 5/22/25: Finley had surgery on his second knee last week.You are all amazing. The same excellent outcome and care was received. We so appreciate the excellent care you gave Finley through 2 surgeries and once again we highly recommend the doctors and staff of LRVSS.

YaYa Yasso

We want to pass along a massive thank you to Dr. Zeltzman and his very knowledgeable, compassionate, and sincere team (talking about going above and beyond!) for giving Scout back a happy and healthy quality of life…which is priceless!!!! The back story is that late last summer our (8 year old Sheltie) Scout’s right leg started to swell at the lower leg joint and it gradually began to bow outward. He had been an incredibly active pup to that point and there was no single event that would explain his leg’s fairly rapid paced decline. He never even pulled up and started limping. Late in the year we had two different consults and both doctors said what he had was quite unusual and they didn’t suggest surgery. Well, right after the first of the year his leg was really bowing, his paw was spreading significantly and we feared the other leg would be negatively impacted attempting to help balance and support Scout properly. Clearly a belated Christmas present….we discovered LRVSS in Jan., scheduled an appointment with Dr. Zeltzman and after a full analysis of Scout’s issue he told us that he felt he could help Scout. Fortunately, we were able to schedule his surgery quickly. It was a significant surgery to his leg and paw (well, in our eyes it was major!) and he had to wear that cone (which NO DOG OR OWNER ENJOYS) for quite some time, but we were diligent in doing everything all the thorough post-surgery instructions told us which really gave us peace of mind that the outcome would be positive if we go with their proven method. And as I write this 3 months after surgery I can say that when Scout walks, you can barely detect a limp on the surgically repaired leg. In fact, this formerly ailing leg may even be straighter than his good leg. To Dr. Zeltzman and team, I don’t know where we would be had Scout not had this surgery. So, once again, THANK YOU all so much for giving Scout back a happy and healthy quality of life!

Debbie Sylvester

I can’t say enough about how wonderful Dr Zeltzman was, and the whole staff at LRVSS. Very professional and the quality of care my fur baby Blake received was outstanding. Very happy with the whole procedure and I think Blake made a lot of new friends there. They made him feel so comfortable while there it put my nerves at ease. I was certain he was at the best place to undergo his TECA surgery. Thank you all for everything…..Debbie and Donny Sylvester.

Camila Jimenez

I can not emphasize enough how wonderful every person that works here is. The whole team is so kind, responsive and attentive. The surgeons even talk to you face to face and on the phone. The team will answer your questions and concerns via email too which is a huge plus! My sweet pickles got FHO surgery and he is doing great. Grateful our vet that recommend this place and I will be doing the same ! Thank you is truly an understatement.

Dawn Stout

We really cannot say enough good things about the care our baby received here. Dr. Z took the time to make sure all our questions were answered, Kat walks you through every step, and the staff sent us a picture and a message on our Charlee post op. We are so thankful for this amazing team.

Morgggie Lang

The best surgical team ever! I’ve had two fantastic experiences here with two of my pups (different operations) within a year and both were treated with the same compassion and are doing better than ever. Thank you to Dr Zeltzman and his wonderful staff for giving my babies their health back.

Linda McQuillen

These people are amazing with pets. Our German Shepherd was treated with the quality you would expect to be given a human being. From the very first to the very last visit and the follow up care shown afterwards were amazing. I would definitely recommend LRVSS for care of your pet. I don’t even have the words to express how unexpected, but truly appreciated the kindness and excellent treatment given to our pet.

Nagendra Dattatreya

Dear Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty Team, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and expertise you provided to Luna throughout her surgery and recovery process. From the initial consultation to post-operative follow-ups, your team demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and dedication that truly made a difference. Luna's recovery has been going well, and we've already noticed positive changes—she is now sitting evenly on both legs, which was a challenge before the surgery. The detailed guidance and support from your team have made this journey much smoother for both Luna and us. A special thanks to Dr. Zeltzman, Dr. Baia, and the entire team for their outstanding care. Your attention to detail, patience in addressing our concerns, and commitment to Luna’s well-being have been truly remarkable. We were also touched by the thoughtful handwritten "Get Well Soon" notes from the entire team. It was such a kind and heartfelt gesture that truly brightened our experience. We highly recommend Dr. Zeltzman and his staff to anyone in need of expert surgical care for their pets. Your dedication and compassion make all the difference, and we are incredibly grateful to have had Luna in such capable hands. Thank you for everything you do for pets and their families. Best regards, Nagendra

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Keeva, the unexpected 2 year cancer survivor

Chemo beads, our secret weapon against cancer

“My dog needs less anesthesia”

How Mollie almost died 9 months ago – a crazy spleen cancer story

Bandit and the Mysterious Bladder Mass

Pain-free after elbow dysplasia surgery

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