Seven month old Shih Tzu Luna presented at VREC for abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. An ultrasound was conducted to look for potential causes (such as a foreign body.) The ultrasound results lead staff to diagnose Luna with intussusception. Intussusception occurs when a part of the intestine folds in on itself. It can occur in […]

11 month old Anakin transferred to VREC from his primary care vet after he began vomiting ribbon. Our Internal Medicine team performed an ultrasound which confirmed a linear foreign body. Abdominal exploratory surgery was recommended. Once qualified for the Angel Fund, Anakin transferred to the surgery department. He had surgery to remove foreign body, which […]

Molsen’s owners brought their five-year-old cat to VREC after reluctance to eat, vocalization, and no urination. The Emergency department quickly realized Molsen was blocked. After quickly unblocking him, clinicians suggested to Molsen’s parents that he have surgery to lower the risk of blockage in the future. Once qualified for the Angel Fund, Molsen was transferred […]

Shih Tzu mix Scruffy escaped his yard and was found a short time later with his jaw at an odd angle. His family rushed him to VREC for evaluation. Radiographs revealed a left caudal mandibular body fracture (the bottom of the lower jaw) with comminution (a break or splinter of the bone into more than […]

Bowser’s family witnessed their orange cat attempt to jump onto a bookshelf and botch the landing. Shortly afterwards, he began limping on his hind left leg. Bowser was brought to his primary vet shortly after the ordeal, and a splint was placed to mend the limb. Unfortunately the bandaging kept slipping off. Bowser was brought […]