It can take a long time to recover from spinal surgery, and it's important to know what steps you need to take to make the process more comfortable for yourself. It can take six mo...

If your doctor says it's time for a full hip replacement, and you are worried that you will be laid up for months, you're in luck. New materials and surgical procedures have made r...

If you're thinking about declawing your cat, or a veterinarian suggests it at the same time as neutering, know all the implications before deciding. If you are thinking of declawin...

There are a few ways to recover from surgery faster. Some, like preventing infection, may seem obvious, but there are other things you can do. Scott Sundick, MD, is a board-certifi...

After splenectomy, you can anticipate a recovery of a few weeks whether it was laparoscopic or open surgery. Reviewed by our board-certified surgeons. Rachael is a freelance health...

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More cities and states are taking steps to ban cat declawing, but not everyone agrees it's the right solution. New York is the first state in the U.S. to ban cat declawing. Gov. An...