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...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
As outside temperatures rise during the peak of summertime heat, it’s crucial humans and animals alike stay hydrated! Pet hydration is highly overlooked, yet critical to your pet’s general health and well-being. Inconsistent access to cool, fresh water replenishment...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog
LET SUMMER BEGIN! As the summer months unfold, however, there are some hidden hazards to be aware of while adventuring outside. Grass awns and foxtails appear harmless, and pretty in nature, but for dogs and outdoor cats they can pose a summertime threat. They can be...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Jun 5, 2024 | Blog
Enucleation is the surgical removal of the entire eye. Although the permanent removal of any body part sounds scary, eye removal is a common procedure for pets with certain ocular conditions. This surgery can significantly improve a pet’s quality of life if they are...
by Amanda Maynard of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | May 16, 2024 | Blog
For people, the word amputation carries with it a heavy connotation of a difficult impairment one must endure. It is a life-changing event in every capacity. Specifically, limb amputation for humans can be considered a major loss, whereas for dogs and cats, it can...
