Clinical pages are written and medically reviewed by Chris Wood, BSc, DVM (Dist), MS, DACVS-SA, an ACVS board-certified small animal veterinary surgeon in Ottawa. Review dates indicate a substantive human check of the medical content, links, and practical guidance.
DACVS-SA means Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Small Animal. It identifies specialist training, credential review, and certification examinations completed after veterinary school. The About page explains Dr. Wood's training and links to independent professional profiles.
Medical claims are based on specialist guidance, peer-reviewed veterinary literature, established textbooks, and relevant primary research. Page-specific source lists are used when individual statistics, comparisons, or technique claims require direct support. Owner experiences and public discussions may identify questions, but they are not medical evidence.
This website cannot diagnose an individual animal or replace an examination. Written discharge instructions and case-specific advice from the treating veterinary team take priority. Urgent concerns should be directed to the hospital rather than an email or website form.
A visible review date changes when a page receives a meaningful medical or practical review. Surgical prices are planning ranges and may change; the written estimate for the individual patient is authoritative. Factual corrections are made when identified and the affected page is reviewed again.
Medication and nutrition calculators show transparent arithmetic from user-entered values. They do not prescribe treatment or confirm that a dose, product, or supplement is appropriate for a particular patient.
Patient photographs and stories are published only with appropriate permission and are not used to promise an outcome. Identifying clinical details are not added for search visibility without consent.
If a page appears outdated or inaccurate, email drwood@smallanimalsurgeon.com with the page address and the specific statement that needs review. Clinical or urgent patient questions should go directly to the hospital.