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When Your Dog Needs Surgery: What a Veterinary Specialist Actually Does
When your dog is limping, dealing with a mass, or facing a serious diagnosis, how do you know what to do next?
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, host Robert Forto speaks with Dr. Vanessa Serratore, a veterinary surgical specialist based in Alaska, about the real differences between general veterinarians and specialists. They discuss common conditions like CCL injuries, cancer, and complex surgical cases, and explain when advanced care becomes necessary.
You'll learn how veterinary specialists support primary vets, what surgery and recovery actually look like, and how to make informed…
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