Starting Monday, June 1st all of our locations will be allowing limited building access limited to exam room availability only. Please read our new COVID-19 guidelines below. Only one client will be allowed in the building with the patient, and face masks are required to enter. Along with these new guidelines, we will still be implementing hourly disinfecting of our area to keep our staff and clients safe. We also still ask that if you, or someone you have been in contact with are experiencing symptoms of coughing, fever, or troubled breathing that you stay home and reschedule your appointment. We truly appreciate your continued understanding and cooperation. Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns before your appointment.
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We all like to believe that we are all responsible pet parents, but we are only human after all, and we make mistakes. Here are 6 tips to be a better human for your dog during responsible dog ownership month!
https://dogtime.com/how-to/pet-safety/67273-responsible-dog-ownership-month
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Responsible Dog Ownership Month: 6 Tips To Be A Better Human For Your Dog - DogTime
Team work makes the dream work! A few weeks ago we had Bailey and 7 year old female Golden Retriever present to us after being diagnosed with hip dysplasia. After examination, she was a good candidate for a total hip replacement surgery. This procedure is very intricate and special care is taken to ensure that the surgery is done under strict aseptic conditions. Our board-certified surgeons Dr. Dixon and Dr. Steurer completed the surgery along with the help of Dr. Sullivan, Dr. French, and Dr. Fung. The surgery went well and Bailey is now resting and healing comfortably at home! For more information about total hip replacement surgery (THR) visit our website.
https://swvetsurgery.com/services/orthopedic-surgery/total-hip-replacement/#1473339151457-fc36933a-1a66
Embrace all living creatures!
#quotes #animalquotes #animals #animalovers
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Happy Friday! Here is a adorable smiley Golden to start your weekend off right! This is Nala the 2 year old female Golden Retriever with Dr. French. She originally came to see us back in October of 2018 for a bilateral distal ulnar ostectomy procedure. We completed some recheck radiographs earlier this week, and she was noted to have continued bilateral carpal valgus deformities with palpable elbow thickening. It was recommended due to her condition to continue with conservative therapy. She is a cutie for sure and got so much love from Dr. French! ❤️
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Southwest Veterinary Surgical Service updated their info in the about section.
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It's finally Friday friends! 🤩
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Tomorrow is national pet obesity awareness day. It's estimated that over half of all cats and dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. What can you do to help combat this problem?
http://bit.ly/2uAg15K
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Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
This is Eddie the 5 year old male Chihuahua that came in to see us for Patella Luxation surgery. Eddie was in need of some extra cuddles and tech Sam here did not hesitate to provide! ❤️
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Do you know the difference between strains and sprains? They sound the same, but they mean different things. While in most cases they can be treated with medication and rest, a more serious injury like a CCL tear may require surgical intervention.
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Strains and Sprains Spell Pain for Dogs
Say hello to this oh so adorable face that is Wally the 9 year old male Pug with his technician Somer. Wally came to see us because he had a mass in his inner ear. Because the mass was completely blocking the ear canal our surgeon recommended a TECA-BO also called a Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy. This is the process of removing the entire ear canal but the ear flap still remains in place. We're wishing Wally a speedy recovery!
Learn more about this procedure: https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/otitis-externa
You always need a wonderful dog! ❤️
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Time to dance, its Friday! This is Tucker the 7 year old male Golden Retriever with his technician Heather. Tucker came in to see us for a consultation due to multiple masses on his body. We completed a fine needle aspirate and cytology of all three of his masses as well as took chest x-rays. Once we get a diagnosis back of the masses we can make a better judgment on Tuckers next medical steps. Doesn't he just look like the happiest boy!
It is common to think your dog has injured their muscles, ligaments or bones when they begin limping. But did you know that an injury can also cause increase swelling and pain in their joints. Joint effusion may be a sudden (acute) occurrence or a long-standing (chronic) problem. Many times, acute joint swelling is the result of trauma and usually involves only a single joint. Click the link to learn more about this condition:
https://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/pet-health/joint-effusion-swelling-in-dogs/
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In addition to the four rows of whiskers on each side of their nose, cats also have whiskers above their eyes, on their chin and the back of their front legs!
#pets #cats #catfacts #facts #petfacts
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Due to local and nationwide COVID-19 cases on the rise, we are taking the necessary precautions to continue to ensure the safety of our staff members, clients, and entire community. Effective immediately we are re-instituting curbside only service at all of our locations. We understand these are stressful times. We are doing our best to protect everyone and still provide you and your pet with the utmost service and medical care. We thank you immensely for your understanding and cooperation.
Please visit our website to read more before your visit with us:
https://swvetsurgery.com/updates-on-covid-19
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SVSS and COVID-19
Here is a wonderful story to start your week! This is Banjo, the 6 year old male Labradoodle. His owners shared a video with us last week about his 1 year post-operative update. Banjo came to see us in November of 2019 on emergency due to bilateral pneumothorax and pulmonary bulla in the right cranial lung lobe. Pneumothorax is acclamation of air outside the lungs inside the chest wall. When this occurs, it prevents the lungs from inflating normally and can lead to lung collapse. Our surgeon completed a median sternal thoracotomy along with a right cranial lung lobectomy. As you can see from the video, Banjo has been doing great and is living life to the fullest. We are so happy to see that he is doing so well. The take away his owners hoped to share is that although a situation seems scary, have hope that things will turn out well! ❤️
Best motivators!
#dogs #dogquotes #pet #petquotes #quotes
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Here is some sweetness to end your week! This is Auggie the 9 month old English Bulldog. He came in to see us on emergency at the beginning of the month due to a foreign body. The foreign body was attempted to be removed by scope but was unsuccessful so he immediately came to us to have it surgically removed. His incision has healed up and he is doing great. He even brought us some thank you cookies with his face on them. How stinking cute is that! Thanks Auggie 🥰
Administering medication to your cat can be difficult! Learn the easiest and safest way to give your cat medicine. If you have any questions or concerns about your cat and medication, always ask your veterinarian first!
http://bit.ly/2PACqJ9
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How to Safely Give Your Cat a Pill
All the better to hear you with my dear! 😹
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An everlasting bond! ❤️
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We're living the Pug life! This is Harlee the 11 year old female Pug with our intern Dr. Fung. Harlee came to see us a few weeks ago due to a mast cell tumor on her left forelimb. Our surgeon excised the mass and sent it out for a biopsy. We got the results back and it was a low grade MCT that we completely excised! She got her sutures removed today and she will not be needing any additional treatment. How Pug-tastic! ☺️
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Nearly only 2% of dogs and cats get their teeth brushed daily. Brushing can help prevent calculus buildup and gingivitis. Just like us for us, pet dental health is important. Don't know where to start? Learn more about brushing dog and cat teeth!
Dogs: http://www.vetstreet.com/care/brushing-your-dogs-teeth
Cats: http://www.vetstreet.com/care/brushing-your-dogs-teeth
#pethealth #petdentalhealth #dogs #cats
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Brushing Your Dog's Teeth
Bow Wow tonight is Doggie Date Night! Spoil your pooch with special gifts, snacks, or treat them to a spa night. Take this time to slow down and spend some quality time with the one who is always there for you - your dog.
Show us your date night pictures or let us know in the comments what doggie date activities you will be participating in!
#doggiedatenight #dog #doglovers
https://nationaltoday.com/doggy-date-night/
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DOGGY DATE NIGHT - February 3, 2021 | National Today
February is pet dental health month! Did you know that according to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), dental disease is the number one health issue affecting 80% of dogs and 70% of cats? Click the link to learn more!
#petdentalhealthmonth #pethealth #dogs #cats #petdentalhealth
https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-checkups-preventive-care/all-about-dental-health
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All About Dental Health
