The handsome and wonderful Wheatley! Wheatley saw the BAVS Surgery department for removal of a small lump on the back of his neck. His incision needed a little extra support after surgery, so he wore a bandage for several days. He tolerated the bandage in exchange for lots of love and snuggles from our team! #vcabavs #vcapets #vettechs #vetmed
Congratulations to Sasha for completing her course of radiation therapy! Sasha had a mast cell tumor removed by her primary care veterinarian, but the lab results showed that some tumor cells were still present. Sasha came to the BAVS Oncology department for radiation therapy - EVERY DAY for 16 days! Her wonderful Oncology technician, Laura, was with Sasha every step of the way. Yay, Sasha! 💜 #vcapets #vcabavs #cancersucks #vettechs #veterinarymedicine #vcapetcancercare
Brussel the King Charles Cavalier WOWed everyone last week with his charming good looks, snuggly personality, and paw-some handshakes! Even our hospital manager got some puppy hugs. 😍 #vcabavs #vcapets
Lily was a 5-month-old kitten when she started having difficulty breathing after playtimes. Her primary care veterinarian performed x-rays, which showed a peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH). PPDH occurs when a congenital defect is present where the diaphragm, pericardium (sac around the heart), and peritoneum (lining of the abdomen) meet. Various organs from the abdomen travel through this defect to reside in the chest. In Lily's case, some of her intestines and all of her liver were living in her pericardium, putting pressure on her heart and making it difficult for her to breathe after exercise.
Lily came to BAVS, where our surgeon Dr. Kishi was able to surgically repair the defect! Her organs are now back in the abdomen where they belong. Lily recovered beautifully with extra snuggles from her nurses and is living life to its fullest! #vcabavs #vcapets
Today, we remember and honor all 9/11 heroes, including the many K9s, for their heroic and selfless service nineteen years ago. 🖤
Our neurology department got kisses, wiggles, and tail wags from Arthur today! Arthur's bright personality and brings smiles to everyone's faces (under their masks, of course). He's also Instafamous with his own adorable handle on Instagram! Thanks for visiting us, @king_arthur_the_pooshihkingese!
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Meet Rosie, a young pug who stole our hearts! Rosie came to the BAVS Emergency Service when her owners realized she was eating some grapes that had fallen to the ground. Grapes are incredibly toxic for our four-legged family members and can cause kidney failure. Any grape ingestion - even a small piece for a large dog - is considered an emergency! Luckily, Rosie's family knew grapes could be bad news and brought Rosie in right away. Her veterinary team quickly administered medication to make Rosie vomit and the grapes were recovered. Rosie's recheck bloodwork was perfect, and her sweet face brought our technicians and doctors a bright spot in their day!
#vetmed #VCApets #VCABAVS #vettechs
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
We would like to celebrate one of our amazing veterinary technicians, Shannon! Shannon has been a registered veterinary technician for 20 years and came to BAVS in 2016. She pursued specialty credentials in Emergency and Critical Care, which she acquired in 2018, and just this year achieved an International Society of Feline Medicine Diploma in Feline Nursing. Shannon loves Siamese cats and can name every variation of coat color combination. She brings compassion, humor, and valuable veterinary knowledge to our hospital each day! *picture taken pre-COVID-19* #vettechweek #rvt
Meet Trout! Trout is a VERY GOOD BOY whose owner discovered something was wrong with his mouth one day while playing with a ball. Trout's primary care veterinarian discovered a mass in his mouth and referred him to the BAVS Oncology and Surgery services. Dr. Kishi and Dr. Andres worked together to plan a surgery for Trout which removed part of his upper jaw, called the maxilla. Trout's maxillectomy was two weeks ago and he has healed beautifully! #vcabavs #vcapetcancercare
We’re so proud of and thankful for our amazing veterinary technicians! Happy vet tech week!
Here’s a special message to ALL vet techs from Dr. Todd Lavender, president of VCA Animal Hospitals, and technician leadership Carolyn Spivock and Christine Crick. #lovevca
Meet Logan, the handsome guy currently stealing the hearts of our Internal Medicine team ❤️
#vetmed #VCApets #VCABAVS #BAVSinternalmedicine
Meet Kalib! Kalib was playing hard and misjudged where he was going - he jumped onto a bench, then over a railing, and fell down a sheer drop to the concrete below. Kalib's owners immediately brought him to the BAVS Emergency Service when they saw he was unable to use his right hind leg. Dr. Kurtz ordered x-rays, which showed that Kalib's right femur was broken. Kalib stayed with our fabulous ICU team for pain medication and fluids, and then he was transferred to the BAVS Surgery Service for repair of the fracture. Kalib recovered beautifully from his surgery. We're happy to report this sweet guy is back at home with his family!
#vetmed #VCApets #VCABAVS #BAVSemergency #BAVSsurgery
Rooster is 8 pounds of ridiculously cute fluff that has captured the hearts of the BAVS Cardiology and Surgery teams! He first presented to the BAVS Cardiology service for evaluation of a new heart murmur. Dr. Woodruff performed an echocardiogram and found that Rooster had both mitral valve AND tricuspid valve difficulties. In the following months, Rooster also developed a separate issue for which he needed to be neutered. Luckily, our BAVS Surgery service was fully prepared to handle Rooster's anesthetic challenges! Rooster's surgery was a success, his heart medication is working wonders, and he is back home with his loving family!
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Solo's head tilt game is on point! He sure knows how to ham it up for his adoring fans.
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With Halloween tomorrow, we wanted to remind you of some import tips to help keep your pets safe! We hope you all have a happy and safe Howl-o-ween. 🎃
Copper loves to visit the lovely ladies of the BAVS Internal Medicine department! Two years ago, Copper was diagnosed with Addison's disease - an insufficiency of an adrenal hormone. Luckily, our Internal Medicine doctors were able to devise a treatment plan and Copper is back to his old tricks. This handsome guy arrives once per month to see Dr. Funes and have the technicians administer an injection. He then heads right back to living his best life! #vetmed #VCApets #VCABAVS #BAVSinternalmedicine
Titan is the master of the soulful gaze into a technician's eyes ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
#puppybreath #VCApets #BAVSemergency #BAVSsurgery
This is Mister. He is a 14yr old MN DSH cheddar who sees our Internal Medicine department for diabetes management. Mister gets continuous glucose sensors placed so we can monitor his blood sugar remotely and make adjustments to his insulin as needed. He is the most amazing cat, allowing us to do what ever we need while he purrs and makes muffins with his little paws – A purrrrfect gentleman!
#VCApets #petmed #BAVSinternalmedicine
This handsome tuxedo kitty named Saylor presented to the BAVS Neurology department with a persistent head tilt consistent with a condition called vestibular disease. Vestibular disease is a fairly common condition similar to vertigo that can arise from several underlying problems, including ear infections! The inflammation from an ear infection can cause the inner ear to report abnormally to the brain, making a pet act dizzy and off-balance. Pets with vestibular disease will often tilt their head to one side, and may circle to one side or have nystagmus (when the eyes flick back and forth). Depending on the underlying cause, many patients do well with medication for nausea and motion sickness- even though the patient's head tilt may never fully go away, many of their other symptoms can partially or fully resolve. #vcabavs #bavsneurology
We're wishing you a safe and happy New Year! 🥳 #vcapets #nye #nyepets
BAVS is thrilled to have recently welcomed our wonderful ophthalmology team! Dr. Wiggans and his two awesome technicians come to us with a plethora of experience and a love of all things eyes. 👀 Help us welcome them to the team, and keep your eyes peeled for great things from our newest department in the new year! #vcabavs #bavsophthalmology
Merry Christmas! We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! ✨ You and your pets are our greatest gift! 🎁🤍🎄#vcapets
