Bulletin board article    Tom Dougherty DVM

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Confused about the multiple choices for repair of cruciate ligament damage of your dog’s knee? So is the veterinary profession. Please schedule an appointment or call me so I may help you choose the best surgical technique for your dog. I would be happy to discuss the pros and cons of lateral suture, Tightrope, and tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO).

Do you have a dog with painful hip arthritis? We are looking to expand our total hip replacement caseload. We have the capacity to install both non-cemented and cemented BioMedtrix components. The fee will be a flat fee and will cover surgery, all complications if they do occur, and post op x-rays up to a year after implantation. An initial exam and x-rays under sedation will be needed to determine if your dog is an appropriate candidate for total hip replacement and what size implants to use.

Cancer facts:  Some cancers are curable. Some cancers are incurable.  Some incurable cancers can be treated as chronic disease with good quality of life. The most important step in cancer treatment is obtaining a diagnosis. This will help predict tumor behavior as well as help choose the tools for the cancer treatment. The most important objective through cancer diagnosis and treatment is GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUR COMPANION ANIMAL.

Please call if we may help.

Tom Dougherty DVM and the staff of the Dougherty Veterinary Clinics.