Orthopedic Exams/Surgery:
- Why is my pet walking with difficulty? Limping pets can signify orthopedic problems due to problems affecting the hips, bones, or joints. Pet surgery may be required for the treatment of these conditions as well as trauma fracture, accidental injury, or wear and tear which causes orthopedic injuries. Pet orthopedic surgery minimizes the pain and restores mobility.
- What orthopedic problems do veterinarians screen for? Pets may require surgery when they experience these common orthopedic conditions which veterinarians screen for such as: knee pain, luxation/dislocations, cranial cruciate ligament injury, arthritis, joint injuries, traumatic injuries, hip dysplasia and other degenerative joint diseases. These conditions are screened by testing (mostly x-rays) and diagnostic work ups. We recommend pet surgery only when necessary.
- How does post surgery look for my pet? Your pet is monitored post-surgery to ensure no complications are present while the anesthesia wears off. This also gives the practitioners time to ensure the surgery was performed correctly. Your pet is given pain medication, and the mobility of your pet is restored with up to six weeks of proper rehabilitation with our qualified veterinarians.