Bird Watching in South Africa

by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog

I was very fortunate to recently visit South Africa and Zimbabwe after a veterinary conference. Since 100% of the pet owners we meet are animal lovers, I thought I would share some information and pictures about his incredible trip. White-fronted Bee-eaters near their...

How can I tell if my pet is in pain?

by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog

This is a very common question, which we will try to answer today. Granted, pain can vary dramatically from breed to breed, and from pet to pet. But here are some general guidelines about 4 obvious signs of pain. 1. Crying If you step on your pet’s paw, they mostly...

Speeding toward danger: The Story of South Africa’s Cheetahs

by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog

I was very fortunate to recently visit South Africa and Zimbabwe after a veterinary conference. Since 100% of the pet owners we meet are animal lovers, I thought I would share some information and pictures about his incredible trip. In the bush of South Africa, the...

Leela, from snotty to thriving

by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog

Leela, a Russian Blue kitty, barely weighed 4 pounds, even though she was 2-year-old. She had a rough start in life: rescued on the street with “a really bad eye infection,” she eventually lost her right eye. Leela was snotty, congested and skinny Her owner remembers:...

Lions of South Africa: Kings of the Bush

by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog

I was very fortunate to recently visit South Africa and Zimbabwe after a veterinary conference. Since 100% of the pet owners we meet are animal lovers, I thought I would share some information and pictures about his incredible trip. Lions symbolize power and grace....

Charlie and the giant spleen mass

by Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog

Charlie, a sweet 9 year old Basset Hound, was in serious trouble. His signs were really minor, but what was growing inside was shocking. Interestingly, the mass was found by accident. Charlie’s owner recalls: “We had noticed lumps on Charlie’s hip and belly. We had...