Common Pet Procedures
Everything to know about common pet procedures.

Diagnostic Tests for Pets

Blood Tests for Dogs and Cats: Costs and How To Read Results
Angela Beal, DVM, FFCP
Dog Ultrasounds: What Are They, and Why Would a Dog Need One?
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) for Dogs: What Is It, and Why Would a Dog Need It?
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM
ACL surgery in dogs: A dog is examined by their vet.
ACL Surgery in Dogs

What Is ACL Surgery in Dogs? The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) plays an important role in normal knee function in dogs. It’s what a human would call their anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. When...

Michael Kearley, DVM
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Michael Kearley, DVM

Surgeries for Pets

Gastropexy in Dogs: Benefits, Risks, and Cost
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM
Dog Intestinal Blockage Surgery
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM
Spinal Surgery in Dogs
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM
Cat Tail Amputation
Angela Beal, DVM, FFCP

All Procedure Articles

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4 Things to Know About Heartworm Tests for Dogs
Lindsay Starkey, DVM
5 Best Dog Recovery Cones and Collars in 2025, Recommended by Vets
PetMD Vet Advisory Panel
Rabbit Spay and Neuter Surgery
Lauren Jones, VMD
Inguinal Hernia in Dogs
PetMD Editorial
Dog Neutering: Everything You Need To Know
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM
Dog Spay Surgery: What It Is and What To Expect
Michael Kearley, DVM
Splenectomy in Dogs
Michael Kearley, DVM
Entropion in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM