Bulldog Specialist: BOAS Surgery, Orthopedics, Radiology and Cardiology
To ensure bulldog owners and other pet owners have access to affordable medical and surgical expertise, Dr. Kraemer collaborates with board-certified specialists in various fields, including radiology, cardiology, and orthopedics.
These in-house specialty services are available on most weekdays and include detailed written reports, take-home instructions, and personalized therapeutic recommendations.
What Are Veterinary Specialists?
A board-certified veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has achieved the highest level of training in their specific field, such as surgery, radiology, cardiology, or oncology.
This extensive process includes four years of undergraduate studies and four years of veterinary school. After earning their veterinary degree, the doctor completes a one-year rotating internship in their chosen field, then undergoes a three-year specialty residency. Finally, they must pass a rigorous certification exam to earn board certification in their specialty.
Veterinary Orthopedics and selected Soft Tissue Surgeries:
Dr. Cechner, a graduate of the University of Illinois, completed his surgical residency at Purdue University Veterinary School, where he later served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. Cechner for 20 years, and from the very beginning, I have admired his exceptional work ethic, professionalism, and down-to-earth personality. His commitment to patient care is evident in his availability and willingness to meet with my clients whenever necessary. More importantly, my clients and their bulldogs benefit from his vast expertise and unparalleled surgical skills—offered at an affordable cost.
For over a decade, Dr. Cechner has collaborated with me to provide the best surgical solutions for the most common orthopedic and soft tissue conditions in bulldogs and bulldog puppies.
Beyond his surgical expertise, Dr. Cechner has been a dedicated friend and supporter of Southern California Bulldog Rescue (SCBR). Over the past 10 years, he has performed countless surgeries on rescue dogs at discounted rates and has regularly provided free consultations. He and his wife are honored guests at rescue events, and together, we have donated surgical services for fundraising raffles, with all proceeds benefiting bulldog rescue efforts.
Here is a short list of some of the common specialty surgeries:
BULLDOG ORTHOPEDICS:
BULLDOG SOFT TISSUE SURGERY:
- TECA (Total Ear Canal Ablation with Bulla Osteotomy)
- Oral Fistula Repair
- Maxillectomy
- Ectopic Ureter Repair
- Other
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is an organization whose mission is to reduce the incidence of genetic diseases in companion animals. They maintain a large database of dogs and cats to help meet their objectives. OFA forms can be downloaded here
Radiology, Ultrasonography, and Echocardiogram:
Dr. Reed is a 1991 graduate of Kansas State University. Afterward, she continued her veterinary radiology residency at the University of Missouri–Columbia. Dr. Reed and I have been collaborating for over a decade, and she has vast experience interpreting bulldog X-rays. Together we have reviewed thousands of bulldog radiographs, as well as radiographs of cats and other canine breeds. Dr. Reed provides us with an in-house radiology and ultrasound consulting service.
Ann, (Dr. Reed), like all our other selected collaborating specialists, donates free consultation and provides discounted professional services to our bulldog rescue (Southern California Bulldog Rescue)
Dr. Reed’s services include :
- Abdominal Cavity Ultrasound
- Echocardiogram and Sonogram
- Pregnancy Confirmation: For early pregnancy detection.
- Ultrasound-guided diagnostic needle aspirates for cytology
- Ultrasound-guided diagnostic biopsies for histopathology
Veterinary Cardiology, Electrocardiogram, and Echocardiogram:
Dr. Fred Brewer is a board-certified cardiologist and the last collaborative specialist joining our team of board-certified veterinarians with affordable services. He is a native of Southern California, growing up in Long Beach, and a UCLA graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. Fred is an avid surfer and enjoys playing water polo, traveling, and photography.
Dr. Brewer graduated from Cornell University veterinary school, followed by a 1-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles with the renowned Dr. Stephen J. Ettinger. He then completed his 3-year board cardiology residency at Cornell University (NY), where he was trained to perform minimally invasive interventional procedures such as pacemakers, balloon valvuloplasties, and PDA occlusions.
Dr. Brewer collaborates closely with bulldog breeders to promote the breeding of healthy bulldog puppies. Dogs predisposed to certain cardiac diseases should undergo thorough screening before breeding, which includes a comprehensive cardiac examination and an echocardiogram (ECG).
With extensive experience in managing complex arrhythmias and treating refractory heart failure, Dr. Brewer has a particular interest in electrophysiology and has contributed to veterinary medical journals.
A dedicated supporter of Southern California Bulldog Rescue (SCBR), Dr. Brewer provides low-cost consultations and discounted services to help ensure the well-being of rescue bulldogs.
Services:
- Cardiovascular physical examination
- Comprehensive Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (and interpretation)
- A thoracic radiograph (interpretation)
- Holter/Event monitoring
- Thoracocentesis
- Abdominocentesis
- Pericardiocentesis
- Ultrasound-guided diagnostic aspirates
- Guidance for the management of congestive heart failure and arrhythmias
