by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jan 7, 2025 | Blog
Chewy, a 3 year old Bulldog, was in a strange situation. He also had a strange condition: a “screw tail.” What is that? Also called corkscrew tail, ingrown tail or tail fold dermatitis, it involves a convoluted, infected, smelly, and painful skin fold around the tail....
by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog
← 5 important questions about postop care This week we share answers to 5 more common questions you should know about if your dog or your cat is having surgery. 1. It’s OK to let my pet lick the sutures, right? Of course not! Pets, not knowing any better, have a...
by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Aug 6, 2024 | Blog
Whether your cat or your dog has a minor lump removal or major surgery, there are some basic things you should know. After your pet has surgery, the surgeon & nurse team will answer many of your questions spontaneously. Still, it is useful to know what to expect...
by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
Rocky, a cute 5-year-old, 20 lb Shih Tzu, was in trouble. He had a large, firm, painful mass in his groin area. It was about the size of your fist. His belly appeared to be distended. Where are testicles supposed to live? Although he was never neutered, he had no...
by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
Pearl, a 3 year old Lab, had had a “ridiculous number of bladder infections” during her short life. Her owner remembers: “When she was a puppy, our family vet told us she may be prone to bladder infections because of her anatomy.” Why did Pearl have bladder...
by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | May 1, 2024 | Blog
Gia, a cute 13 year old Maltipoo, was in trouble. She had an almost 1 inch in diameter mass in one of her mammary glands (breasts). In fact, it wasn’t a single mass, it was multiple small masses. She had bloody discharge from it, and it turned purple. It gets worse. A...
