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Pet-Friendly Hotels in Yokohama, Japan

Hotels and Accommodations: Staying with Your Dog Near Jasmine Animal Referral Hospital in Yokohama, Japan Finding pet-friendly hotels in Japan can be tricky and takes more effort than in other countries, but Yokohama stands out as one of the more…

ACVS 2025 Conference

It was a very humbling and educational experience. We learned lots more information about all of their current statics and surgical methods. We hope you all enjoy the overview we did on the conference pertaining to repair under bypass and…

The Dreaded USDA Form

If you are traveling to France for surgery with your dog, you will either have to make the trip to the USDA's office for your pet's USDA travel certificate or send the documents via courier.  This post includes examples to…

Levi’s Surgery Story

The biggest unexpected surprise for our family came in July of 2016, when we took Levi in for a routine physical exam prior to having his teeth cleaned.  Dogs have to go under anesthesia to have their teeth cleaned, and…

Fred: A Different Open Heart Surgery

Fred, an 11 month old purebred Standard Schnauzer, has large Atrial Septal Defect (sinus venosus), not amendable to trans catheteral closure with Amplatzer device. Fred already developed moderate pulmonic stenosis and right side heart hypertrophy. Without an open heart surgery…

Post-Op Activity

Remember that you have made an incredible journey by choosing open-heart surgery for your beloved dog, so please take care of the repaired valve as best as you can so that you can enjoy a lifetime with it!