Dec 22, 2020 | Patient Stories
Story of a Rescue Dog Just in Time for Christmas Years ago there was a small puppy that came into our hospital from a local rescue group. She had been spayed by the rescue that morning, but she wasn’t recovering from anesthesia in the normal fashion. The little puppy,...
Feb 20, 2020 | Patient Stories
Veterinarians Give Rescue Dog with Osteosarcoma New Chances at Full Life How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning February is the month we celebrate love: love for our significant others, children, friends, and even our family...
Jul 17, 2019 | Healthy Pets, Patient Stories
The practice of medicine is part science, part art, part miracle. As veterinarians, an injured or sick pet can test our emotional strength, strain our hearts, and cause us to question if we are doing the right thing. Some patients recover immediately, some take...
Apr 19, 2019 | Dog Health, Patient Stories
Abdominal Obstruction Treatment Help! My dog swallowed his ball! Winston, an exuberant and happy 1-year-old “puppy”, is usually active and playful. He enjoys days spent tossing and chewing his favorite toys. Being a young dog, he has not outgrown his playfulness, and...
Dec 6, 2018 | Patient Stories, Pet News, Pet Parenting
How to take care of yourself, your family, and other pets when you’ve had to say goodbye. How Do You Know When it is Time? Making the decision to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the most difficult you will be faced with in your pet’s lifetime. Some may argue,...
Dec 4, 2018 | Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Holiday Pet Safety, Patient Stories
Macadamia Nuts and Dogs Did you know macadamia nuts are not a healthy snack for your dog? When it comes to macadamia nuts and dogs, it’s important to know that they are not safe for your pet to eat. Longwood Veterinary Center’s patient, “Henry,” was recently...