When a dog suffers from hip dysplasia it means that they experience pain related to bones and joints that didn't form properly when they were young. Today, our San Angelo vets talk about types of surgery for hip conditions, what to expect if your dog needs hip dysplasia surgery, and what it might cost.
While our vets always try to resolve veterinary conditions in the least invasive manner possible, sometimes surgery may be required. Today, our vets share the most common types of procedures, what to expect from veterinary surgery at our clinic in San Angelo, and how to help your dog recover.
Hematomas, or blood blisters, can happen in the ear of your cat, commonly caused by trauma to the ear. These need to be treated by a vet and luckily there's a simple surgery to help. Here, our San Angelo vets talk about ear hematoma surgery for cats and what to expect from the procedure.
If your cat is experiencing a condition such as a hernia, they may need to be treated using a surgical procedure. Here, our San Angelo vets share some information about cat hernias and how surgery can help repair the opening and prevent further complications.
When our canine companions love to spend time running around, there will always be a risk of injuries occurring. Here, our San Angelo vets talk about the symptoms associated with an ACL injury and how your vet will treat these injuries in dogs.
Sometimes your dog may need additional testing to rule out specific conditions such as low thyroid in dogs. Today, our San Angelo vets talk about thyroid hormone testing in dogs, the different types of tests and what we can learn from them.
A urinalysis is a crucial part of routine care for your cat or dog. It can be used to ensure that your pet's systems are working as they should be. Here, our San Angelo vets talk about what a urinalysis performed in our diagnostics lab can show us and how we use this information.
From diagnosing illnesses to monitoring their general health, bloodwork is useful for providing valuable insight into your cat's internal function. Our San Angelo vets share some of the different types of blood tests for cats and what they show about your cat's health.
If your pet is scheduled to have diagnostic imaging performed then you may have a few questions about the process and what to expect. Below, our San Angelo vets talk about what will happen during your cat or dog's CT scan or X-ray and how diagnostic imaging can help your vet diagnose and treat your pet.
While we may think dogs may only need bloodwork when they are suffering from an illness, these diagnostics can actually be useful when performed as part of your pup's routine care. Our San Angelo vets are here to help you understand the need for blood tests for dogs and what they can show.
Western Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of San Angelo companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
