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ACVS board-certified small animal surgery Referral resources for owners and veterinary teams
Dr. Chris Wood, DVM (Dist), DACVS-SA, board-certified small animal surgeon
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General post-op

Search recovery questions

Incision, appetite, stools, bathing, medications, or routine recovery worries.

General Post-op QuestionsOpen the full post-op question list.
TPLO

TPLO recovery

Rehab package and TPLO-specific post-op questions.

TPLO Rehab PackageStaged recovery guidance, real recovery albums, exercise descriptions, and the downloadable owner plan. TPLO Post-op QuestionsSwelling, slipping, limping, medication updates, and what to send.
Referral and TPLO planning

Referral / consult info

Referral intake, diagnostics, and TPLO consult preparation.

Start ReferralContact details, records, images, and case information for referral intake. CCL / TPLO Referral DiagnosticsSedated/anesthetized orthopedic findings, TPLO planning radiographs, owner talking points, and estimate context. Before your TPLO consultCruciate disease, consult preparation, TPLO basics, recovery expectations, and estimate context before surgery.
Ottawa, Ontario Dogs and cats Referral Services: Monday-Thursday 7 AM-6 PM
Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre2220 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 5L2Hospital phone: 613-731-9911Referral Services: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PMEmergency hospital: open 24 hours