An FHO restores mobility to the hip by removing the head of the femur. This removes the ball of the ball-and-socket joint, leaving just an empty socket. The muscles of the leg will initially hold the femur in place and, over time, scar tissue will form between the acetabulum and the femur to provide cushioning that is referred to as a 'false joint'. Although this joint is anatomically very different from a normal hip joint, it provides pain-free mobility in most patients.

~ VCA Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) in Dogs

it is normal for some bleeding to occur after a cat gives birth. ... Spotting is normal for about 48 hours after a cat gives birth. If it continues to happen after this time, you should take them to the vet to rule out a problem. You will need to also look at other symptoms. If the cat stops eating, has vomiting and/or diarrhea or any other symptoms where you think they may be ill, you need to take them to the vet.

She's doing great. She's stopped bleeding and has gotten her color and strength back. She's eating, drinking and going potty. Her babies are getting bigger, they are a week old today and starting to open their eyes. I truly and whole-heartedly appreciate your help."

This is Baybee, a 4-year-old house cat. His mom had a peace lily in her home, not knowing that Baybee would eat it, and that peace lilies were poisonous to cats. ​Baybee started to act off over the course of a few days, and his mom started doing research, and figured he had been poisoned by the lily. She knew she had to get Baybee to a vet.

Baybee is my world. He rescued me two years ago. He's all I have left," says Baybee’s mom.

 While you might think puppies are resilient and strong, their bones are actually fragile. Dogs’ bones reach maximum strength after puberty. Less dense bones, accordingly, mean more potential for fractures.