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Choosing to get your pet’s leg amputated is one of the most drastic decisions about their life that you will ever make, and unsurprisingly, it’s not one to be taken lightly. Nevertheless, there are circumstances in which removing a limb is the best way to preserve an animal’s health, quality of life, and in some cases, could even save their life.

Animals can be just as likely to need surgery as us. This could be for an elective procedure, such as spaying or neutering, to treat an ongoing health problem, or in the case of an emergency. However, where possible, an increasing number of veterinarians are now offering minimally invasive surgery.

Bone tumors are common in cats and dogs. The most common type of bone tumor that affects around 85 percent of cats and dogs is called osteosarcoma. 'Osteo' means bone, and 'sarcoma' means cancer.

Is your dog reluctant to move, even to get up to play? Degenerative disc disease in dogs causes dogs to experience pain in their spine and become hesitant to move. Your dog may laze around for a couple of days to allow the body to solve the issue, usually without you knowing that there was a problem. If you think your dog is having spinal problems, have him or her checked by a vet to rule out degenerative disc disease.

Your animal companion’s oral cavity is a common place for cystic structures and benign or malignant masses to grow. The key to treating these lumps is early detection and intervention. The best therapy for oral tumors in pets is an aggressive surgical incision. Here’s what you can expect from the operation.

Canine hip dysplasia is a genetic condition that affects the development of the hips of primarily medium and large breed dogs, although any size can be affected. It occurs when the developing hip joints don’t fit together as they should, such as if the socket is too shallow or the ball element of the joint hasn’t formed properly. Hip dysplasia can be very painful and debilitating for those dogs who suffer from it. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help. If your dog has severe hip dysplasia, surgery may be the recommended to help improve their quality of life.

​​​​​​​Studies show that neurosurgery is a specialty in both veterinary and human medicine. Many veterinarians apply neurosurgery in their practices worldwide. According to the American Veterinary Medicinal Association, neurologic problems are becoming more vital because of the longer life span of companion animals. As a pet parent, it can be frightening to figure out neuromuscular conditions on your own. If you want to see if neurosurgery is already an option for your pet, here’s what you should know.