4 Holiday Pet Emergency Tips
November 8, 2021
From preparing big, decadent meals, to decorating your home and welcoming guests, the holidays can be a hectic and stressful time of year. They can also be problematic for your pet, because they pose several dangerous situations. Our team at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC) wants to help you safeguard…
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10 Tips to Ensure Your Pet’s Successful Surgical Recovery
January 19, 2021
If your pet recently had surgery, you want to ensure their successful recovery. Our team of board-certified veterinary surgeons uses the least invasive surgical techniques possible to minimize tissue damage and inflammation, and to decrease healing time. But, you also can take steps at home to keep your pet as…
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Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
April 10, 2020
Laryngeal paralysis is a condition that interferes with normal breathing, and can cause significant anxiety and serious medical concerns for affected pets. Imagine not being able to take a deep breath of air—this makes dogs anxious, so they breathe faster, which leads to respiratory distress, and further anxiety. Pets living…
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Linear Foreign Bodies: Deadly Temptations
February 26, 2020
Foreign body removal is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries performed at DVSC. Curious pets often eat things they shouldn’t as they explore their environment, or because an item seems irresistibly tasty. Unfortunately, these non-food objects can wreak havoc on your pet’s GI tract. In addition to causing…
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Laser Disc Ablation: Preventing Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
January 31, 2020
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a devastating condition in dogs that can cause pain, sensation loss, and lifelong paralysis. Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center is proud to offer laser disc ablation, a prophylactic procedure that can prevent IVDD development. If your dog is at risk of IVDD, consider laser disc ablation…
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The 12 Days of Holiday Pet Emergencies
December 2, 2019
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me—a pet emergency? The holiday season is full of opportunities for your true love (i.e., your pet) to land herself in the emergency room. Ensure your pet stays away from these potential holiday hazards, so an emergency doesn’t ruin…
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Your Pet Needs an Amputation? What You Can Expect
November 13, 2019
It can be shocking and upsetting to hear that the recommendation for your pet’s diagnosis is amputation of the affected limb. Situations where amputation is an option include the most serious of conditions, including cancer or overwhelming trauma. But surprisingly, most cats and dogs are so adaptable and resilient that…
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Your Dog’s Knees, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Knee Conditions
July 31, 2019
The two most common conditions to affect your dog’s knees are cranial cruciate ligament rupture and patellar luxation, which we addressed in our previous blog post. In this post, we will discuss how prompt diagnosis and treatment can have your dog back on her feet again in no time. Cranial…
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Anesthesia and Your Pet
May 30, 2019
Just like in human medicine, if your pet needs surgery, she will be placed under anesthesia. The thought of your precious companion being anesthetized may make you nervous, so we want to explain the entire procedure. From a thorough preoperative evaluation to the safest drugs and monitoring equipment, Dallas Veterinary…
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Your Dog’s Knees, Part 1: Common Knee Conditions
May 29, 2019
Your dog’s knees support his weight and absorb shock from all his movements every day. When a knee injury occurs, pain and discomfort interfere with every step. The two most common knee injuries that affect dogs are cranial cruciate ligament rupture and patellar luxation, and both occur in the rear…
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