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Rocco affectionately known as “Boo Boo,” is a very handsome 7 year old Rottweiler.  In the fall of 2010, Rocco came in for a physical exam, and during our investigation we found he had a torn cruciate ligament in his right hind knee.  Surgery was performed by an orthopedic surgeon to repair Rocco’s knee.

Unfortunately he became lame once again on his right hind leg. This past fall he was rechecked at the referral clinic where they diagnosed him with bone cancer. In November 2011 he had his right hind leg amputated to remove the cancerous bone, and to alleviate the pain associated with the cancer.  He is currently undergoing chemotherapy here at Markham Veterinary Clinic. He is getting around extremely well with his three legs. He is the happiest 3 legged Rottweiler in town!  All of the staff at Markham Veterinary Clinic are very proud of this handsome and courageous boy and his family.

Check out the video of Rocco out for a walk shortly after his surgery.  Look at him go!

Mietsy is a very special 17 year old kitty, a member of our “silver whiskers club”. She has been a much loved patient of the practice since 1997!  In recent years, after physical examination, blood testing and radiographs, Mietsy was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and increased calcium levels in her blood stream. Her disease has been managed well with a mixture of prescription diets. One diet has increased fibre which acts to bind the extra calcium and prevent absorption while the other has lowered protein levels to reduce the work load on the kidneys.  This year Mietsy has had to stay in hospital on intravenous fluids to improve her kidney health, and has since been on palliative care at home.  Her care includes her special diets, medication to assist her appetite as well as supportive fluids administered under the skin by her loving family. 

Licorice had been a part of his owners’ lives for only two months when they noticed he suddenly was not quite right. He was brought to us immediately because he was vocalizing and straining in his litter box. An investigation consisting of a thorough physical examination, followed by abdominal radiographs, blood, and urine tests diagnosed Licorice with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). This is a life-threatening condition. Since Licorice had a complete obstruction of his urinary tract he was unable to urinate. Emergency treatment was initiated. Licorice was treated with intravenous fluids and medications to stabilize him while his urethra was unblocked, and his bladder flushed. Licorice spent a few days in hospital on intravenous fluids to help normalize his electrolyte and kidney parameters. Licorice was discharged with medications and a therapeutic diet directed towards urinary health. Since being home for a month, Licorice has returned to his normal routine of spending quality time with mum and dad.