More and more owners are looking into insurance when getting a pet, especially if they're first-time furparents. After all, we don’t want to be stuck in a situation where our furry companions need emergency care, and we don’t have pet insurance to help cover the...
Canine Athletes And TPLO Surgery: Tips For A Swift Return To Sport
For athlete dogs engaged in high-impact sports like agility, flyball, and obedience trials, joint strain, especially in the knees, is a common concern. In such cases, TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery is critical to restoring knee stability. To expedite...
Common Questions about TPLO Surgery for Dogs: Answering Your Questions
TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery has gained significant attention in veterinary medicine for addressing cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries in dogs. As with any medical procedure, it is natural for dog owners to have questions and concerns. At...
How to Prep Your Dog For an Operation
Whenever your dog undergoes surgery, you're likely to feel nervous. Whether it’s a typical spay/neuter surgery, a more complex one for hip dysplasia, or a TPLO, it’s understandable that you’re anxious and worried about what happens next. Instead of concentrating on...
What to Do When You Need Help Paying for Dog Surgery
Just like humans, our canine companions are prone to health issues and injuries that might require surgery. Depending on a set of factors, the overall cost of a dog surgery can be costly, especially for leg surgeries. Procedures like CCL surgery require other...
Everything You Need to Know About Canine Knee Surgeries
Dogs love jumping around, running, and playing. As fun and cute as that is, it means they're at risk of injuring their joints and developing issues like cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears. Some injuries may heal over time, but others may require canine knee...