Boris Sapozhnikov

MVD Studies From Around the Country

Virginia Tech and Auburn University are enrolling dogs in studies to further research in the area of Mitral Valve Disease.  If you are opting not to have surgery to correct the mitral valve defect, these could be options for your…

Traveling by train in Japan using PASMO

PASMO CardsThe simplest and easiest way to navigate the public and private transportation systems is to sign up for a PASMO Card.

Japan Pet Taxi Service

While traveling to Japan for my surgery I used a wonderful pet taxi service called  Yako doghouse that specializes in picking up pets and families from local airports (Haneda and Narita)

Sophie Grant

Breed: MalteseAge: 9 years oldDiagnosis: Stage C Surgery Date: October 15th, 2018Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario Canada Owner: Candice Grant/Peter Maier Cardiologist: Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital, Dr. Jonathan. Lichtenberger Surgical Team: RVC, Drs. Dan Brockman & Poppy BristowSophie had to be rushed…

Chloe Sober

Breed: Yorkshire TerrierAge: 10 years oldDiagnosis: Stage CSurgery Date: August 14th, 2018Hometown: Albany, NYOwner: Whitney and Chris SoberCardiologist: Upstate Veterinary Specialties , Dr. Cassidy D. SedaccaSurgical Team: Dr. Masami Uechi, Jasmine Cardiovascular Medical CenterIn late October of 2017 I brought…

Samson Ward

Breed: Long Hair ChihuahuaAge: 12Diagnosis: Stage CSurgery Date: December 3rd, 2018Hometown: Wilmington, NCOwner: Jessica WardPrimary Vet: Dr. Peter Dugan, Coastal Carolina Animal HospitalCardiologist: Anna McManamey, DVM, North Carolina State University Veterinary HospitalSurgical Team: RVC, Drs. Dan Brockman & Poppy BristowSamson…