Author: Marc Smith, DVM

Dr. Marc Smith is a practicing veterinarian in Nashville, TN. His areas of specialty include Traditional Western Medicine, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic and Prolotherapy. He is also co-creator of PET | TAO Pet Foods, the first commercially available line of pet food, treats, and supplements combining Western nutritional science with Eastern Food Therapy.

TPLO for Dog Cruciate Ligament Tear: What You Need to Know

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Probably the most common surgery, and most recommended by surgical experts is the TPLO. TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) is one of the most common surgeries and frequently recommended by board-certified veterinary surgeons. Some people also call TPLO surgery“bone cutter”surgery. During TPLO, the tibial plateau is cut in a circular […]

Everything to Know About Dog Skin Cancer

Everything to Know About Dog Skin Cancer

Skin cancer common form of cancer in dogs. Mast cell tumors are the most common form of dog skin cancer. Skin cancer occurs more frequently in middle-aged to older dogs than young dogs. Skin cancers can reside both on top of the skin or under the skin. Benign tumors usually grow very slowly, are non-painful, and […]

Extracapsular Repair for Torn Cranial Cruciate Ligament in Dogs: What Do You Need to Know?

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The extracapsular repair method of stabilizing a dog’s torn ACL is most commonly performed by general practitioners because of its simplicity and cost. Sometimes, the extracapsular technique is referred to as the “fishing line technique.” Extracapsular repair techniques have been available for over 50 years and have proven the test of time as a very […]

Are All Bumps On Dogs Cancer?

Lumps and bumps on dogs often arise on dogs as they age. If you see a lump or bump on your dog, what happens? Do you immediately think “Does my dog have cancer?” All skin lumps and bumps on dogs should be examined by your veterinarian. There are several types of dog lumps and bumps. Unfortunately, […]

The Most Common Dog Liver Cancer Treatments

The Most Common Dog Liver Cancer Treatments

If you are told your dog has liver cancer, you will need to know which type of liver cancer is involved.  Two types of liver cancer exist in dogs: primary liver cancer and metastatic liver cancer.  Primary Liver Cancer Primary liver cancer consists of single, large liver tumors. Also, primary liver cancer is unlikely to spread […]

Prolotherapy for Cruciate Ligament Tears: What You Need to Know

Prolotherapy for Cruciate Ligament Tears

Prolotherapy, also known as nonsurgical ligament reconstruction, is a medical treatment for cruciate ligament tears and the associated pain. “Prolo” is short for proliferation. The treatment induces the proliferation (growth, formation) of new connective tissue in areas where it has become weak. Doctors primarily use prolotherapy to treat joint pain. Prolotherapy also has been clinically […]