Veterinary Orthopedic Center

08/27/2025

Happy National Dog Day!

Celebrate by putting up pictures of your pups in the comments!

08/16/2025

08/14/2025

Dog Days of Summer

Summertime adventures are even better with your dog by your side. The warm sun brings plenty of fun, but it’s important to help your pup stay cool and comfortable. These tips can help your dog stay happy and healthy all summer long.

Do you know how to keep your dog safe from the summertime heat? Check out these 10 tips to keep your dog cool, safe and healthy all summer long.

08/12/2025

The veterinary staff at the Veterinary Orthopedic Center (VOC) comprises highly experienced and exceptionally dedicated professionals, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence in animal care.

They collectively demonstrate a profound understanding of veterinary medicine, particularly in specialized surgical and orthopedic fields, ensuring that pets receive the highest standard of treatment rooted in both extensive training and compassionate patient philosophy.

https://vetorthocenter.com/meet-our-doctors/

08/07/2025

The "3-3-3 rule" is a guideline for understanding a newly adopted dog's adjustment period, typically for rescue dogs. It outlines how a dog might adapt to a new home over three days, three weeks, and three months. This rule helps owners anticipate and manage a dog's needs during the transition, fostering a smoother adjustment for both the dog and the family.

Here's a breakdown of the 3-3-3 rule:

First 3 Days:
The dog is likely to be overwhelmed, stressed, and may exhibit fear or anxiety. They might hide, sleep excessively, or be hesitant to eat or drink. It's crucial to provide a safe and quiet space, establish a basic routine, and offer gentle encouragement without forcing interaction.

Next 3 Weeks:
The dog begins to settle in and learn the new routine. They may start to show more of their personality as they feel more comfortable. This is a good time to introduce basic training, like "sit" or "stay", and gently introduce them to other family members and pets.

First 3 Months:
The dog truly starts to feel at home, safe, and secure in their new environment. They've likely bonded with their family and established a strong foundation for their relationship. It's important to continue providing a consistent and loving environment during this time, gradually exposing them to new situations and environments.

By understanding and applying the 3-3-3 rule, owners can better support their new dog's adjustment, leading to a happier and more successful adoption

Learn the importance of the 3-3-3 guideline for pet adjustment to help support adopters and fosters on what to expect during this period.

08/05/2025

Our services are strictly limited to animal orthopedics.

We specialize in diagnosing the causes of lamenesses and alleviating the pain associated with the underlying causes using medical treatments, physical therapy and surgery.

We bring a vast experience in repairing fractures and reducing luxations, in correcting deformities resulting from abnormal bone growth of various etiologies.

Our Services Services are strictly limited to animal orthopedics. We specialize in diagnosing the causes of lamenesses and alleviating the pain associated with the underlying causes using medical treatments, physical therapy and surgery We bring a vast experience in repairing fractures and reducing....

07/31/2025

Pet obesity is at an all-time high and is responsible for a number of health issues that can reduce your pet's life span and quality of life. Learn how to manage your pet's weight and help them stay fit and healthy.

About 59% of dogs and 61% of cats in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. Learn how to help manage their weight with these helpful tips.

07/29/2025

Why Choose VOC?

The Veterinary Orthopedic Center (VOC) offers a unique model of veterinary care, emphasizing experienced surgical expertise and a strong commitment to infection control.

Key features of VOC:
•Highly Experienced Surgeons: VOC is staffed by two board-certified surgeons with a combined 70 years of experience in animal surgery. This ensures that patients receive care from highly seasoned professionals.

•No Training Programs: Unlike some veterinary hospitals, VOC does not have interns or residents in training. This means all procedures and patient care are directly handled by their experienced, permanent staff.

•Advanced Infection Control: The facility is specifically designed to be as germ-free as possible, minimizing the risk of infection. This includes the use of Indigo-clean operating room lighting, which emits bacteria-killing light.

•Comprehensive Rehabilitation: VOC complements its orthopedic services with a dedicated rehabilitation program. A state-of-the-art aqua treadmill is a central component of their physical therapy offerings, aiding in patient recovery.

Why Choose VOC? A New Model of Veterinary Care VOC is staffed by two surgeons with a combined 70 years of experience in animal surgery since board certification. Our team has been selected carefully to provide the best patient care. There are no interns or residents in training at VOC. The facility....

07/24/2025

It’s a comforting thought.

Your dog doesn’t bark at bad people because they’re loud or wear hats—they bark because they know. They can sense a bad person. They’ve got a sixth sense for moral rot.

But according to a new study? That might be total fiction...I still trust my dog's opinion of people.

Many of us believe our dogs are silently judging us and everyone else. They’ve got a sixth sense for moral rot. But do they really?