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Middendorf House calls for

ANIMAL HOSPITAL those with paws
AND LASER CENTRE
513-505-4043
Nobody loves your pet like Middendorf LLC
9930 Berberich Dr., Florence, KY 41042 Offering Services in
(859) 647-2007 Boarding Dr. Michael Cohen
Greater Cincinnati
www.MiddendorfAnimalHospital.com www.mikesmobilevet.com and Northern KY
Middendorf Animal Hospital Mike’s Mobile Veterinary Service
9930 Berberich Dr., Florence, KY www.MikesMobileVet.com
See our ad above ..................................859-647-2007 See our ad above ..................................513-505-4043
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Middletown Animal Hospital Milford Animal Hospital, LLC
3615 Grand Ave., Middletown ............... 513-422-0615 749D St. Rt. 28, Milford .......................... 513-831-5530
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Milford Village Veterinary Clinic, Inc.
736 Lila Ave., Milford .............................. 513-831-1882
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Misty Vistas Pet Hospital
5250 Course View Dr. Suite B, Mason ... 513-972-8051

Common Injuries seen in Man’s Best Friend
Our dogs are active at all times of the year. surgery. There are several different surgi-
They can injure themselves in many of the cal options, which should be discussed
same ways that humans injure themselves. with a board certified surgeon and your
The time of the year will determine the regular veterinarian to determine which
type of injury that is seen most com- is the best option for your pet.
monly. During the winter months, when Some of the common breeds that these
the ground is icy and slippery, dogs can injuries are seen in are Labrador Retriev-
pull their groin muscles, bicep muscles or ers, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies,
even strain their neck muscles. Generally Shepherds, Mastiffs, American Bulldogs,
the injury can be medically managed with Rottweiler and Saint Bernards. These are
rest, so the muscles can heal. just some of the common breeds; the in-
Another common injury is a torn ligament juries can happen to any dog of any size.
in the knee, very similar to the sports It is important to follow the instructions of
injury that is seen most commonly in the veterinarian to ensure proper healing
football players. This injury can occur so that they do not re-injure themselves. If
from running in the backyard, doing a you have questions regarding the surgery
sport activity such as fetch or Frisbee, or aftercare instructions, ask.
or even slipping on the ice. This injury
typically needs to be surgically repaired Shari Camp, RVT
with 8 weeks of restricted activity after the Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists
and Emergency Services