Pet Health Blog
Orthopedic pain affects the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments that help pets move comfortably. In dogs and cats, this kind of pain is not always obvious.
How Woody Beat the Odds: A Rare Skull Tumor and a Life-Saving Surgery
Woody, a lively 6-year-old dog with endless energy and love for life, almost didn’t make it. What began as small, almost unnoticeable changes turned into a serious, life-threatening condition.
Her Heart Stopped for 17 Minutes. But Nelly Survived.
Nelly, a playful and affectionate dog from Portland, almost didn’t make it one night after accidentally ingesting three different types of human medications.
Fancy’s Story: Hit by a Bus, Saved by Surgery
Fancy’s life changed in an instant when she was hit by a bus. The accident left her with a severe degloving injury to her left hind leg — a wound that exposed bone and joint tissue and threatened her ability to heal.
Ruby’s Lifeline: Why Animal Blood Banks Matter
Ruby didn’t come to DoveLewis because of an accident or a dramatic emergency.She came because something just wasn’t right.
Caring for Pets with Cancer: Tips for Comfort and Quality of Life
A cancer diagnosis for your pet can raise many questions, and it’s normal to wonder how to help them feel their best. While treatments like surgery and chemotherapy are critical, day-to-day care at home plays a huge role in keeping your pet comfortable, happy, and engaged.
Early Detection of Pet Cancer: Warning Signs and Common Types
Early detection can make a meaningful difference in many cases of pet cancer, giving pets a better chance at effective treatment and a good quality of life.