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That Occasional “Skip”: A Surgeon’s Guide to Medial Patella Luxation (MPL) Surgery

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That Occasional “Skip”: A Surgeon’s Guide to Medial Patella Luxation (MPL) Surgery

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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Timing the spay/neuter procedure for your pet…when is the right time?

Dr. Karen Tobias, a surgeon at the University of Teneessee, 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 avaiable research. Although this article is fairly technical, there is a lot of helpful information for pet owners that want [...]

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