Nate Estes

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…

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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)

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…

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…

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…

Breed: BeagleAge: 12Diagnosis: Stage CSurgery Date: January 28th, 2019Hometown: Pennsylvania / FloridaOwner: Kyle and Christy BieberPrimary Vet: Dr. William Latter, All Creatures Animal ClinicCardiologist: Dr. Simon Dennis, PA Hope Veterinary Specialists in Malvern and Dr. Simon Swift, University of Florida…

Breed: Cock-A-PooAge: 10Diagnosis Stage at Surgery: DSurgery Date: December 10th, 2018Hometown: East Meadow, NYOwner: Amy & Rich SinenskyPrimary Vet: Dr. Marc Wallach, University Animal HospitalCardiologist: Dr. Joshua Morgenstern, VMCLISurgical Team: RVC, Drs. Dan Brockman & Poppy BristowTiger was diagnosed in…

Breed: Dachshund/Bichon FriseAge: 11Diagnosis Stage CSurgery Date: March 31st, 2018Hometown: Seattle WAOwner: AshleyPrimary Vet: Dr. Darla Rewers, Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary ServicesCardiologist: Dr. Mark Harmon Blue PearlSurgical Team: Dr. Masami Uechi, Jasmine Cardiovascular Medical CenterMilo was diagnosed with MVD July…