by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Jan 6, 2025 | Blog
Happy New Year 2025! Starting the new year off fresh and rejuvenated can also carry over to your pets. It’s a great time to think about your pet’s health, happiness, and overall well-being for the year to come. Small changes can really make a difference! Here are some...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Dec 10, 2024 | Blog
A common surgery performed in veterinary medicine is laceration repair. A laceration is a wound produced by the tearing of body tissue. Bites, cuts, and punctures often cause severe damage requiring surgical treatment. If the laceration occurred recently and is large...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog
It’s that special time of year once more when we bring family, friends, and feasts together to celebrate Thanksgiving. While the festivities abound, so do our curious furry companions with eager eyes and hungry bellies in search of yummy handouts. While sticking to a...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog
November marks the national observance of pet cancer awareness. Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death for domestic dogs and cats in the U.S. By spreading the word to help educate pet owners this month, we raise awareness about how to best protect our...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog
October is full of beautiful autumn leaves, cooler temperatures, pumpkin patches, treats, and, of course, the spooky celebration of Halloween! While we may love all the things Halloween has to offer, our pets may not share the same sentiment. Costumes, masks, lights,...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog
Typical Cat Paws While most cats have five toes on their front paws and 4 toes on their hind paws, polydactyl cats can have six or more toes on each paw. It is a genetic abnormality that can affect any cat breed, male or female, big or small. Although it can make nail...
