Quartet Veterinary Specialty Hospital

06/16/2024

We welcome Dr. Daniel Duffy BVM&S, MS, DACVS, DECVS

Dr. Duffy is a board certified surgeon in both the US and Europe.
Drawing from his background in research and academia, he is committed to pushing the boundaries of orthopedic surgery ensuring every patient has the best chance of living a full and active life.

Accepting appointments for same day surgery for patients meeting the criteria.

10/30/2023

Final day for pumpkin voting. Special dog and cat treat bags for all of our patients thanks to Lauren's momma !

10/25/2023

There are more pumpkins to choose from. Such a creative staff!
Pick your favorite and vote.

10/23/2023

Look at these creative additions to our pumpkin decorating contest. Stop by and vote!

10/18/2023

With thanks and gratitude to our awesome technicians, assistants and kennel staff. We celebrate you this week.

10/13/2023

More employee Halloween pumpkin submissions. Voting continues all month.

10/10/2023

Attention all Surgery clients! Before leaving our practice, please vote for your favorite pumpkin. These have all been decorated by our staff and are located in the surgery clinic hall. This is a sample of what you will see

10/08/2023

06/07/2023

Meet Gigi
Certain breeds of dogs and cats are prone to difficult obstructive breathing because of the shape of their head, muzzle, and throat. Gigi is one of those “brachycephalic breeds” or “short headed” breeds.
Gigi’s elongated soft palate was too long and the tip of it protruded into the airway interfering with movement of air into the lungs. Also, her stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) made it difficult for her to breathe. The surgeon shortened the length of the palate and increased the diameter of her nostrils, enabling Gigi to breathe much better. Cait, from Patient Care, reports that Gigi was a great patient.

05/19/2021

No matter what is going on outside the walls of Quartet, we are still here loving on your fur babies. Kenzie Grace was seen by Dr. Keller for repair of a femur fracture after an accident at home. Needless to say, she was in expert surgical hands! She won the hearts (and laps!) of everyone here ❤

05/18/2021

This sweet, 7 month old Bloodhound pup, "Klash," was recently a Dr. Keller patient. He was here for a neuter and gastropexy procedure. A gastropexy is an elective procedure done on larger breed dogs to help prevent gastric torsion, if bloat (GDV) occurs later in life. GDV is a life-threatening medical emergency. We are happy to report that Klash is healing great at home, and has even resumed his "busy" day to day activities. 😍

05/17/2021

Erin, one of our amazing surgery scrub nurses, recently took her furry crew for a weekend campout at the beach. Look how well behaved all 3 boys are for their sunset family photo! 💙

05/14/2021

Today is International Chihuahua Appreciation Day (no, we didn't make that up! 😂) We thought it would be appropriate to regale the story of the rescue Chihuahua, Prancer, who has found his new furr-ever home after a hilarious Facebook post by his foster mom. We wish you, and your new person, all the best Prancer!

"Prancer only likes women. Nothing else. He hates men more than women do, which says a lot," part of the brutally honest Facebook post read.

05/12/2021

Answer: It may look like a creature from the black lagoon, but, our 2yr old, 8lb feline patient ingested a large amount of hairbands, shoe laces, etc. An emergency laparotomy was performed and "Nala" is now recovering well at home. Luckily, cats have nine lives! 😻

05/11/2021

Challenge question: what did this pet eat that had to be surgically removed by Dr G?? Give us your guesses below!
(Answer revealed tomorrow - stay tuned!)

05/10/2021

Sweet Nola came to see us in November 2020, after suffering an acute spinal injury while chasing a ball. An MRI revealed a disc herniation in her T/L spine that was non surgical. She was a wonderful patient during her 2 week stay here at Quartet, while her mom and dad were busy having a human baby! Her grandpa came to pick her up when everything had settled down at home, and we made sure to give her the 🌟 star treatment 🌟 upon her discharge.
Mom just sent us some recent photos of how well she is doing - she loves her daily strolls in the ocean! Carry on sweet girl! 🥎

05/09/2021

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY from all of us here at Quartet!

05/07/2021

Our own amazing Dr. Keller does his part to make outdoor exams a comfortable experience for our patients and their humans 😊

05/05/2021

At just 3 days post TPLO surgery, Ellie seems pretty content enjoying a little sunshine in her backyard 😊 We're confident she'll be back to running around that yard again, once she gets the all clear from Dr. G in a couple of months!

05/04/2021

"Boston" had a rough start to his first 6 months of life. He was left abandoned with two broken front legs, presumably thrown or dropped from a tall height. Thankfully, this sweet pup was found and turned over to a rescue❤. Dr. Gallagher performed surgery and Boston will now have two bionic elbows! We made sure to put in a lot of extra cuddle time while he was hospitalized with us.

05/03/2021

It's National Pet Week! What will you do to celebrate your furry family members? 😊

National Pet Week® honors the pets in our lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Join us to celebrate pets and help give them the best lives possible.

04/30/2021

Jefe, a sweet 4 month old French Bulldog, took a tumble off the couch at home and fractured his elbow. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon type of fracture in smaller breeds. Luckily for Jefe, and his family, Dr. Keller was able to get this little guy all fixed up surgically. He's not a big fan of the spica splint he'll have to wear for awhile, but we think he looks adorable. 🏝

04/29/2021

"Darcy" proves you don't need all 4 legs to lead a happy life! After limping intermittently for 1.5 years, it was discovered that she had a large sarcoma above her right elbow. Dr. Gallagher felt the best course of action for her was to amputate that leg to give her the best quality of life going forward. Mom reports that losing that leg hasn't slowed her ball chasing ability down one bit! 🎈

04/27/2021

"Dodger" is a 13 year old Golden Retriever mix who likes to spend his time traveling between NC and FL with his family. He recently had a TPLO surgery with Dr. Gallagher to correct a torn CCL ligament, most likely caused by his active lifestyle. We recently got an update on his recovery: "For a 13 year old dog he wants to play & walk more than he should. He progresses well, doesn’t seem to have any pain and is just a happy dog!"
We are thrilled to hear that Dodger!

04/26/2021

Today is "National Kids And Pets Day." Parents may want to take some time to "learn about how to safely pair an animal with their child and at what age it’s appropriate for a child to get a pet."
Please be sure to check out the helpful reminders listed in this article regarding safety tips for animals and children.

Buying children new pets can be beneficial for both the child and the pets—if the right pet for the child is chosen at the right time. A day that reminds us of that fact, and one that also celebrates the joys of children’s pets, is National Kids And Pets Day. This is a holiday that […]

04/23/2021

"Sunabe" was adopted from Mexico as an older puppy. Before she came to her new home in NC, she had surgery for what was thought to be an old, traumatic pelvic fracture. Over the course of a few years, she developed severe osteoarthritis which caused complications with her hind limb function. A triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) was performed to help improve her hip congruity and normalize stresses on the hip joint. It appears she doesn't mind all the post-op spoiling going on at home! 😂😍

04/22/2021

'"Isabell" had her second TPLO surgery here in February.
Mom reports: "Other than putting on a few pounds...Isabell is doing great! I think Dr. Clark did another outstanding job on this leg. Here is a picture of Izzy relaxing while I get dinner ready." 🤣

04/21/2021

"Dante" was recently adopted by one of our fantastic Client Service Reps. We have all enjoyed snuggling this guy since he was just 5 weeks old! He recently graduated his Puppy Education class with flying colors! 💙

04/20/2021

As we've mentioned before, we love hearing how our patients (and their families) are doing once they leave the hospital. Trooper had a TPLO with Dr. Keller a few months ago. Mom sent us a very sweet email while Trooper was recovering at home.

"Trooper is doing very well! I cannot say enough good things about all of our experiences with your amazing hospital! Although I’d prefer to not have to bring them in for surgery or to an emergency vet, you all have always taken outstanding care of my fur babies! Thank you so very much."

04/19/2021

Why do we celebrate our amazing veterinary reception staff?
1. They are a key part of our hospital
2. They are most often the first and last point of contact you will have during your visit to our hospital
3. They are the first to establish a relationship with you and your pet and can help you navigate what may be a stressful time
4. Being on the "front lines" makes them a special advocate for your pet's health and well being
HAPPY WEEK TO OUR AWESOME CLIENT SERVICES TEAM!!💖