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Articles from the surgical team.
Long-form pieces on what we know best: TPLO surgery, orthopedic recovery, pet insurance, hydrotherapy, and what surgery actually costs. Written for owners who want the real answer, not a sales page.
TPLO surgery is the hard part. The 12–16 weeks that follow are where 90%+ success rates either get earned or get squandered. Here's how recovery actually unfolds — and the lever th…
Read article →Pet insurance is the financial backup plan you hope to never use — but if your dog tears a CCL or swallows a sock, you'll be incredibly grateful you set it up before it was needed.…
Read article →Picture your dog moving in a warm pool, supported by the water, taking strides that feel effortless. That's hydrotherapy — and for the right patient, it's one of the highest-yield …
Read article →Canine orthopedic surgery covers bones, joints, and ligaments — from torn cruciate ligaments to fractures to severe hip disease. Here's how the field works, what the most common pr…
Read article →TPLO surgery costs between $3,500 and $7,000 per knee in 2025 — but the sticker price is rarely the whole story. Here's what actually drives the bill, what the hidden line items lo…
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