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...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Sep 26, 2024 | Blog
Patella Luxation is a dislocation of the kneecap (patella). The knee joint connects the femur, (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). The patella is normally located in a groove called the trochlear groove, found at the end of the femur. This condition occurs if the...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog
September is a time to promote the importance of health insurance for dogs and cats. You may already have pet insurance for your furry companions or are at least aware of the benefits. If you are unfamiliar with pet insurance and how it works, here are some of the...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Aug 23, 2024 | Blog
Should I spay/neuter my senior pet? There is no definitive cutoff age for spaying/neutering a senior pet. Before any older dog or cat gets spayed/neutered, your veterinarian will likely require pre-surgical bloodwork prior to anesthesia, along with a thorough...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Aug 8, 2024 | Blog
Is Your Pet Current on Shots??? August is a time to highlight the importance of vaccinations for pets! Keeping our furry loved ones healthy and safe is a natural priority in pet ownership. One major way to provide this for them is to make sure they are up to date on...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Jul 26, 2024 | Blog
Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) surgery is a surgical procedure that reconstructs a cat’s urethra to create a larger opening for urination. It’s most often performed on male cats with urinary obstructions, which are more common in males due to differences in...
