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...
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...
