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WHAT IS A CYSTOTOMY IN DOGS?

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Dog, Dog Procedures, Procedures

Nephrology & Urology –  Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A cystotomy is a surgical opening created in the wall of the urinary bladder. This procedure allows the surgeon to look inside the bladder. While abdominal x-rays,...

WHAT IS A BIOPSY IN DOGS?

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Dog, Dog Procedures, Procedures

Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A biopsy is the surgical removal of a portion of tissue. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING A BIOPSY? Biopsies are taken of suspicious masses, tumors or abnormal organs. The biopsy is typically...

WHAT IS ANESTHESIA IN DOGS?

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Dog, Dog Procedures, Procedures

Dr. Emily S. Southward Anesthesia & Analgesia WHAT IS ANESTHESIA? Anesthesia is the total loss of feeling or sensation. It is primarily associated with the loss of painful sensations, which allows surgery or procedures to be performed without causing pain. There...

WHAT IS AN ABDOMINAL EXPLORATORY IN DOGS?

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Dog, Dog Procedures, Procedures

Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS An abdominal exploratory is a surgical procedure involving the opening of the abdominal cavity and examination of the abdominal organs. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING AN ABDOMINAL EXPLORATORY? An...

WHAT IS A LACERATION REPAIR?

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Dog, Dog Procedures, Procedures

Dermatology & Otic Diseases –  Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A laceration is a wound produced by the tearing of body tissue. Unlike an incision with smooth edges, a laceration is often jagged and irregular. As a result, there...

WHAT IS A CASTRATION (NEUTER) IN DOGS?

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Dog, Dog Procedures, Procedures

Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) –  Theriogenology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A castration (neuter) is the surgical removal of the male reproductive organs. The operation removes the two testicles. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING A CASTRATION? This...

Dear Valued Clients

During these challenging times, there have been some unforeseen changes at The Big Easy Animal Hospital. I cannot express enough my sincere apology for any inconvenience you have experienced at The Big Easy during these times. As we strive to make the practice safe to protect everyone including you, your family, and our Big Easy team and their families, I’ve decided to make certain changes while we are under this pandemic. These changes will be temporary.

 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
Walk Ins: Check-in starts at 9:45am.There are a limited amount of patients we can accept. Our receptionists will be happy to assist you with options to help guide you and your pet(s).)

 

Saturday Hours

Saturdays will be TECHNICIAN APPOINTMENTS only. These will include boosters, bloodwork, nail trims, certain diagnostics, etc. There will not be a veterinarian on site. While I understand these changes can be inconvenient, I have listed local veterinary clinics that we have contacted and are open to see walk-ins throughout the week and Saturdays as well. For life threatening emergencies that occur outside business hours, please contact the following 24-hour animal hospitals below.

Please, be safe and healthy.

Thank you all for your understanding. -Aileen Ruiz, DVM

 

24 Hour Emergency Care:

 

Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

807 Camp Horne Road
Pittsburgh, PA
(412)366-3400

 

AVETS

4224 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA
(412)373-4200


VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital

3610 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA
(412)885-2500


Veterinarians Accepting Walk in Care:

Penn Animal Hospital

2205 Penn Avenue
(412)471-9855
WALK—IN’S—MONDAY THRU FRIDAY from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM


North Boros Veterinary Hospital

2255 Babcock Blvd
(412)821-5600
WALK-IN’S—MONDAY THRU FRIDAY from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

 

 

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