Cornerstone Animal Hospital

10/22/2026

(warning - picture of insides on the outside!)

Rio presented underweight at just 41 grams, with a palpable mass in her coelomic cavity. Female leopard geckos can develop serious complications when developing eggs fail to develop normally, requiring surgical intervention.

Dr. Benson performed surgery to remove a large ovoid mass and several ovarian follicles at different stages of development and resorption, and she was discharged an incredible 7 grams lighter (the equivalent to a 30-pound mass relative to your body size).

Rio’s owners reported at her recheck she’s now feeling “fat and sassy” at a whopping 58 grams. Her smile says it all! We're so happy she's feeling better.

09/05/2026

Raise your hand if you’re excited about a 3-day weekend?!

We will be closed on Monday, but don’t forget - dogs and cats can still book online any time, and our website has a list of after-hours exotic resources at:

https://cahcares.com/emergency

07/17/2026

Who knew a snake could have “eyebrows”?!

04/23/2026

Our page was briefly overrun by spam comments on old images, including this classic from 2020 - which does an excellent job portraying our feelings on the situation. Apologies to everyone who's been tagged repeatedly, we have tightened down those spam filters!

04/05/2026

Easter: Exotic Veterinary Practice Edition 🐣

Jokes aside - keep that candy stored on a high shelf away from your pups today, and remember that real bunnies are a 10+ year commitment 🙂

(art by Hannah Hillam)

02/03/2026

Next time you’re at the clinic - you may be in the midst of some Champions! 🏆

Some of our amazing patients made the long trek to New York City to compete at the Westminster Flyball Competition. We love to see pets doing what they love to do, and are proud to be a part of their care team 🧡

Winners have been crowned at the second annual Westminster Flyball competition, held on January 31 at the Jacob K. Javits center.

01/19/2026

Not every visit has to be a big medical moment. One of the perks of being open over the lunch hour: it's the perfect time for puppies (or adults!) to just explore without pressure.
Small, positive visits like this can go a long way toward helping dogs feel more comfortable in a clinic setting over time.

10/20/2025

Just for fun… can you guess who these vet cuties are?

07/25/2025

We love any opportunities for cooperative care!

06/18/2025

We will be CLOSED this Thursday, June 19th. If you need us before we reopen on June 20th, check out our list of resources here: https://www.cahcares.com/emergency-care-irmo-sc.html

We hope you have a safe and meaningful Juneteenth.