06/19/2026
This week was full of all kind of creatures and one of the smallest one was found in the middle of a highway. The injury had severed the lower limb and completely exposed the bone. We performed a hind limb amputation, and at not even 2 pounds this sweet kitten will grow up not knowing any different life then as a tripod. Thank you to the Kight family for opening your heart and home to this sweet baby.
Veterinarians generally recommend amputation as a last resort when reconstructive surgery, splinting, or medical management cannot save the limb or relieve chronic suffering. The most common indications include:Cancer: Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) is the most frequent cause, particularly in large-breed dogs.
Severe Trauma: Car accidents, animal attacks, or falls that result in shattered bones, severed nerves, or massive soft-tissue loss that cannot be repaired.
Chronic Infections & Deformities: Non-healing wounds, severe joint infections, or congenital birth defects that render the limb non-functional or painful.