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When your pet experiences an accident or injury requiring more than simple first aid, the professionals at True Care Veterinary Hospital are experienced in performing orthopedic surgical repairs. From common to severe injuries or congenital diseases, Dr. Tullio and the veterinarians at True Care are experienced in performing orthopedic veterinary surgery.
Symptoms of an Orthopedic Problem
Subtle symptoms of a serious bone or joint issue include lameness, unwillingness to jump down or climb up short distances, lethargy, withdrawal, aggression, and irritability. At times, the only symptom of pain or injury may be a change in your pet’s personality.
We encourage you to report all behavioral changes to your veterinarian at once to prevent possible damage or excessive pain to your pet in the event of an actual orthopedic problem.
Orthopedic Procedures
Some examples of orthopedic surgeries performed at True Care Veterinary Hospital include repairs of fractures or dislocations, cruciate ligament tears, and luxating patellas. In addition, we are able to perform partial or complete limb amputations when the damage is beyond repair.
There are a variety of choices when faced with orthopedic interventions. At True Care, we make recommendations for pet surgery or other treatments based upon your pet’s individual profile and the needs of your family. Considerations for your pet’s treatment or surgery include:
- Age
- Weight
- Breed
- Level of activity
- Health history
- Overall conditioning
- Lifestyle—urban or rural; working, show, or domestic pet
Your True Care veterinarian will explain all surgical and treatment options to you, outlining the benefits and disadvantages of each, so that you are able to make a fully informed decision about your pet’s care. You are never referred to an outside source for questions about your pet’s condition, and no surgical procedure is ever performed on your pet without your consent—this is the True Care commitment.
We encourage you to visit the hospitalization, ICU and anesthesia pages of our website for more about the services available to patients at True Care Veterinary Hospital.
To discuss your concerns about orthopedic issues in your pet, call, or email True Care Veterinary Hospital today.