If your primary veterinarian has referred your pet to Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES) for an evaluation with our Surgery Department, it’s natural to feel a little anxious—especially if your pet is in pain or facing a serious medical issue.

Misconceptions abound about cancer and pets, and many people apply what they know about human cancers to animals.

When something is amiss with your pet, we often rely on the most advanced diagnostic tools to make a diagnosis, determine the problem’s extent, and create a plan for treatment.

Your pet’s inquisitive nature is probably one of their most endearing qualities, but it can also land them in a heap of trouble.

Total hip replacement (THR) is considered the gold standard treatment for large-breed dogs affected by severe hip dysplasia, especially when medical management has become ineffective.

The AVES oncology department commonly treats canine lymphoma, and can guide you through your pet’s cancer journey.

Although pets do not develop atherosclerosis or have heart attacks like people, they commonly experience a number of cardiovascular conditions.

You know the heart-sinking feeling. Your dog is happily playing in the backyard, and suddenly limps back to you.

It seems like we barely figure out one new virus these days before another hits the news. You’ve almost certainly heard of the Monkeypox virus by now and have questions about your own health and that of your pets.