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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...

Discovering a lump or growth on your pet can be concerning, but at TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, we’re here to help guide you through the next steps with compassion and expertise. Mass and tumor removal surgery is a common and often necessary procedure to ensure...

At TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, we understand how important it is to ensure the safety of both mother and babies during delivery. A Caesarian section (C-section) is a surgical procedure performed to deliver puppies or kittens when natural labor is not possible or...

At TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, we provide surgical solutions to help pets live healthier, more comfortable lives. Hernia repair surgery is a common procedure used to correct umbilical or inguinal hernias in dogs and cats. These hernias occur when abdominal...