Southwick Veterinary Hospital

06/08/2026

Is your pet microchipped?

06/05/2026

05/31/2026

When Smudge, a 3 year old kitty, came to our hospital, she was in severe pain, vomiting, lethargic, and rapidly declining.

Diagnostics revealed severe hydronephrosis caused by a ureteral obstruction. One kidney had suffered irreversible damage and was no longer functional. As you can see from the surgical images, the kidney was massively enlarged and completely destroyed, with virtually no normal tissue remaining.

Given the severity of her condition, emergency surgery was performed to remove the diseased kidney and prevent further life threatening complications.

The good news? Smudge recovered beautifully. Her remaining kidney compensated as hoped, her laboratory values returned to normal, and she quickly returned to being a happy, comfortable cat again.

Cases like Smudge’s remind us that when time matters, having the ability to perform advanced surgical procedures without delay can make all the difference. Thanks to our dedicated team, we are able to provide emergency and advanced surgical care right here at Southwick Veterinary Hospital when our patients need it most.

At her most recent recheck, Smudge’s kidney values remained normal, and she continues to do great. ❤️

Sometimes, the right surgery at the right time truly saves a life.

05/26/2026

We had the pleasure of meeting Lucy and her dad for her first visit today!

04/23/2026

Winston presented after swallowing a needle.

He was initially seen at an emergency clinic, where inducing vomiting was unsuccessful.
Over the following week, repeat X-rays were performed to try to track its location.

When he came to us, imaging suggested the needle might still be in the stomach, so we started with a minimally invasive endoscopy.
But when the scope didn’t reveal it, we made the decision to move forward with surgery, because sharp objects like this can migrate and cause serious damage.

We were able to locate and safely remove the needle with a quick procedure,
and Winston is now on the road to recovery.

04/18/2026

This is a condition called urethral prolapse.

It occurs when the inner lining of the urethra protrudes through the tip of the p***s, appearing as a red, swollen mass. This tissue is very delicate and easily becomes irritated, ulcerated, or even necrotic.

Urethral prolapse is seen most commonly in young, intact male dogs, especially brachycephalic breeds. Increased abdominal pressure from excitement, straining, or even breathing effort can contribute to its development.

Clinically, it can cause pain, bleeding, excessive licking, and difficulty urinating, significantly affecting quality of life.

Treatment is surgical.
In this case, we removed the damaged tissue and performed a urethral resection with anastomosis, along with a urethropexy to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Because this condition is strongly associated with intact males, neutering is also recommended, and was performed in this patient.

The result?
A comfortable, relieved dog back to normal function and a much better quality of life.

04/17/2026

Behind every advanced procedure is a team that never stops learning.

Today was dedicated to endoscopy training for our doctors and technicians, because staying current is not optional in modern veterinary medicine. We invest in regular, hands-on training across all areas so our entire team is confident, skilled, and ready to deliver the highest level of care.

From diagnostics to minimally invasive procedures, it takes continuous education to stay at the forefront and that is exactly what we are committed to.

A big thank you to Karl Storz for supporting today’s training and helping us elevate what we can offer to our patients every day.

04/02/2026

When work is a zoo… in the best way! ❤️

03/28/2026

Just another day as a veterinarian... or is it?
Today’s patient: a prairie dog with respiratory signs Exotic cases like this make the job even more exciting! ❤️