Dr. Karen Tobias, a surgeon at the University of Tennessee, recently wrote a very detailed review article of the pros and cons of neutering or spaying dogs at younger vs older ages based on the available research. Although this article is fairly technical, there is a lot of helpful information for pet owners that want [...]
Read MoreHow 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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As the temperature rises, so do the risks for pets with laryngeal paralysis. This condition, which affects the ability of the larynx (or voice box) to open and close properly, can pose serious dangers, especially in the hot, humid months of summer. Understanding these risks and knowing how to protect your pet is crucial to [...]
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One recent Saturday morning, the owners of Lincoln, an 8-year-old active German Short-haired Pointer, noticed that he was not acting himself. The owners took him to a local emergency clinic where a spontaneous pneumothorax was diagnosed. A spontaneous pneumothorax is a serious condition in which air enters the space in the chest called the pleural [...]
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Artemis is a 200 pound sea turtle recently brought to VSC …
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Elanco stopped in to VSC for a “Breakfast and Learn” lecture to provide the staff with information on Zorbium…
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Say hello to ring-tailed lemur Sarsaparilla, or Sassy. She and her family live in one of our multi-acre free-ranging forest habitats..
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