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Losing eyesight can be a big adjustment for both pets and their owners. Thankfully, many cats and dogs adapt well, and with a few adjustments, they can continue to live happy, fulfilling lives. At TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, TX, we want to help you and your blind...

Emergencies can strike at any time—and knowing how to perform **CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)** on your pet could save their life. Whether your pet has stopped breathing or you can’t feel a heartbeat, every second counts. At TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, TX,...

At TLC Animal Hospital, we understand how important eye health is to your pet’s comfort and quality of life. Entropion is a condition where the eyelid rolls inward, causing the eyelashes or fur to rub against the surface of the eye. This can lead to chronic...

At TLC Animal Hospital, we understand that any surgery involving your pet can feel overwhelming—especially when it affects their eyes. Enucleation, or the surgical removal of an eye, is sometimes the most compassionate choice to relieve pain, eliminate disease, or...

At TLC Animal Hospital, we understand that the idea of amputation can be difficult for pet owners to consider. However, in many cases, limb amputation is the most compassionate and effective option to relieve pain, treat serious injury or disease, and significantly...

At TLC Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing progressive, compassionate care for our patients. In certain circumstances, it may be desirable to preserve sex hormone function while preventing reproduction. A common example of this is a young large or giant...

At TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, we understand how distressing it can be when your pet suffers a broken bone. Our experienced veterinary team is skilled in a variety of surgical techniques to stabilize and repair fractures, helping your pet regain comfort, mobility,...

Surgical Correction of Recessed Vulva At TLC Animal Hospital, we are committed to improving the comfort and health of your pet through compassionate, skilled care. One condition we frequently address in female dogs is a recessed vulva, also known as a hooded vulva....

At TLC Animal Hospital, we understand how uncomfortable and frustrating chronic anal gland issues can be for both pets and their owners. When medical management fails to provide lasting relief, anal sacculectomy—the surgical removal of the anal glands—can offer a...

What are brachycephalic dogs? What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)? Brachycephalic describes those breeds of dogs that are bred to have short noses or flat faces. These would include those cute roly poly French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, and...