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Yoshie and the Case of the Missing Tennis Ball
Yoshie, the adorable 2 year old British Bulldog loves to chew and chase balls. Unfortunately for Yoshie, this time it was to his detriment. Yoshie presented to Veterinary Specialists of Sydney with reports he had swallowed a tennis ball at the park. After having X-rays taken, it clearly showed that the ball was still in his stomach. The team at VSOS had to determine whether it could be removed via an endoscope or surgery.
What To Do?
After deliberation and to prevent surgery, VSOS specialist Dr Karina Graham decided to use an endoscope and forceps to try to locate and remove the missing ball. After an hour of careful inspection, the missing ball was located - along with some other pieces of rubber that Yoshie had digested.
An Unusual Find
Atlas underwent surgery on his right hip, with the surgery performed by Dr Andrew Levien. The surgery was a success and after recovering for a few months, Atlas will be back to have his left hip surgically repaired as well. Amazingly, Atlas was able to walk out of the clinic unaided!
See the full video of the operation here.
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We have a team of talented veterinary specialists on hand 24/7 to provide emergency care at our state-of-the-art animal emergency hospital located in the Sutherland Shire.
While you can never plan for an emergency, if the worst was to happen, know that we are here to help.
