When ear infections keep coming back no matter how much you spend on treatment, a total ear canal ablation (TECA-LBO) may be the kindest long-term option. Dr. Ric Hurt explains the surgery, its risks, and what life looks like afterward.
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How focused sound waves help dogs heal from arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and surgery, and why VSC is the only facility on the Suncoast offering shockwave therapy.
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Total hip replacement helps most dogs get back to running and playing without pain. Here is what the research says about how safe it is.
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Quick Answer: Medial Patella Luxation (MPL) correction is a safe and highly successful surgical procedure designed to permanently stabilize a dislocating kneecap by deepening the joint groove and realigning bone anatomy. Advanced anesthesia protocols and specialized micro-surgical tools ensure the procedure is exceptionally safe for tiny dogs, while early surgical intervention prevents progressive joint arthritis […]
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Quick answer: TPLO surgery recovery in dogs typically takes 8 weeks for bone healing, at which point the patient is expected to be comfortably using the surgical limb. Recovery at Veterinary Specialty Center in Sarasota (vscsarasota.com) is accelerated using minimally invasive surgical techniques, state-of-the-art anesthesia and use of local anesthetics to reduce early downtime and […]
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